ADC® professional diagnostic products are the instruments of choice. Now you, too, can enjoy the benefits of ADC® engineering and quality in the home. This feature rich instrument was designed to simplify the measurement of blood pressure and pulse rate at home and deliver consistent, dependable results.
Warning: Use of this instrument on patients under dialysis therapy or on anticoagulant, antiplatelets, or steroids could cause internal bleeding. Warning: Do not use cuffs, AC adapters or batteries other than those included with this product or replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer. Warning: This system may fail to yield specified measurement accuracy if operated or stored in temperature or humidity conditions outside the limits stated in the specifications section of this manual.
with your blood pressure monitor is recommended. You can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately. If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, keep a record of values along with time of day and date. Show these values to your doctor.
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often linked with family history, and lifestyle. This is referred to as essential hypertension. In the remaining cases, high blood pressure is a symptom of an underlying, often treatable condition, which if corrected, may normalize blood pressure. This less common type is known as secondary hypertension.
The gauge may be mechanical, digital, or mercurial. The cuff is wrapped around the limb and inflated to constrict blood flow to the artery. As pressure is released from the cuff through the deflation valve, blood flow returns to the artery producing pulse beats known as Korotkoff sounds, which are detected with the stethoscope.
AC adapter port. If the cuff is too small, call 1-800-232-2670 for further information. You may prefer to use one of our wrist-type monitors. NOTE: If you ever need to buy a replacement cuff, use only ADC brand 5. SETTING UP YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR 5.1.
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5.4. Setting the Time and Date This blood pressure monitor incorporates an integrated clock with date display. The device will also store the date and time of each measurement in its memory. After new batteries have been inserted, the device will request the date and time to be reset. To set the date, begin with the year.
Cuff size is dependent upon the circumference of the arm (measured in the center). The permissible range is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, please call 1-800-232-2670. NOTE: Only use approved ADC cuffs! ®...
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6.3. Fitting the Rigid Cuff (6023N only) Left rm The cuff is pre-formed for easier use. Remove tight or bulky clothing from your upper arm. Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber tube tube should be on the inside of your arm extending downward to your hand.
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Press the «ON/OFF» button. The built-in pump begins to inflate the cuff. In the display, the increasing cuff pressure is continually displayed. After a suitable inflation pressure has been reached, the pump stops and the pressure gradually falls, with cuff pressures being displayed. If that inflation pressure is not sufficient, the monitor automatically re-starts.
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Advanced PC Link Software Installation and Data Transmission ® This unit can be used in connection with your personal computer (PC) running the ADC ® Advanced PC Link Software. Your PC will allow a capacity of monitoring 80 patients, each with 1000 records of data (Note: Overuse will lower system efficiency).
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Once installed, select “Select a Task -> Add Device” from within the HealthVault application. Plug in your ADC BP monitor to your computer using the supplied USB cable. HealthVault™ will automatically install the device drivers and associate your device to the HealthVault software.
8.1. Traffic Light Indicator (6023N only) The bars on the left hand edge of the display show the range within which the indicated blood pressure values lie. Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value is either within the normal (green), borderline (yellow), or danger (red) range.
9.3. Delete Memory Before you delete all memory readings stored, make sure you won’t need to refer to them at a later date. Keeping a written record is prudent and may provide additional information for your doctor’s visit. To delete stored memory readings, hold the «MEMORY» button down until the LCD shows a «CL».
Attention! Should any technical malfunctions arise with the blood pressure monitor, please contact the dealer where you bought the device or ADC. Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself! Any unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates all warranty claims. 11. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do not expose the device to either extreme temperatures, humidity, dust or direct sunlight.
Electromagnetic compatibility: Device fulfills the stipulations of the International standard IEC60601-1-2 15. SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ° Inspected in the U.S. . Made in China 55 Commerce Drive tel: 631-273-9600, 1-800-232-2670 Hauppauge, NY 11788 fax: 631-273-9659 U.S. . www. dctod y.com DC (UK) Ltd. em il: info@ dctod y.com Unit 6, PO14 1TH United Kingdom...