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- Page 1 STAFF TRAINING MANUAL Blood Pressure Monitor Model: BPM1KTL BPM1KTL Training Manual ...
- Page 2 Q. Does taking a measurement hurt? Please review and refer to this training manual giving you all A. No, although some slight discomfort may be felt as the cuff inflates. the information behind Kinetik Blood Pressure Monitor, the technology it uses, and who is behind it. This is so all customer Q. Are they any risks from over‐use? questions can be answered. A. Blood pressure should be monitored at least once a day. It What is the BPM1KTL? is recommended to wait at least 60 minutes between readings. The BPM1KTL is an electronic blood pressure monitor (also known as a sphygmomanometer), a medical device that is Q. What are the advantages of the BPM1KTL? used to measure arterial blood pressure. The BPM1KTL comprises of a main unit that houses the battery, control A. It is very accurate, premium blood pressure monitor that is panel and LCD, this connects to the user through a cuff that is capable of measuring and classifying blood pressure in a wrapped around the upper arm. The BPM1KTL is the first simple and reliable way. It is also able to notify the user if ever ‘Traffic Light’ type Blood Pressure Monitor to be tested irregular heartbeats are detected during a measurement. and approved by the British Hypertension Society. Q. Does the Kinetik BPM1KTL run off the mains or from What is Hypertension? batteries? is a chronic medical Hypertension (or High Blood Pressure) A. It runs on batteries (4 x AAA). ...
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Page 3: Frequently Asked Questions
Treating Hypertension Frequently asked Questions Dietary and lifestyle changes can improve blood pressure Q. Why should I measure my blood pressure? control & decrease the risk of associated health complications and this must always be considered as the first A. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack and step in treating hypertension. However, drug treatment may strokes. High blood pressure has no obvious symptoms and can only be detected by using a blood pressure monitor. prove necessary in patients for whom lifestyle changes prove ineffective or insufficient. Q. Is the BPM1KTL clinically approved? BPM1KTL Blood Pressure Monitor main messaging claims: A. Yes. It has Medical CE for efficacy and safety under the European Medical Device Directive. It has also been approved Clinically tested and approved by the British by the British Hypertension Society. Hypertension Society. Q. What is the BPM1KTL and how does it work? Provides blood pressure classification via a user friendly ‘Traffic Light’ system. A. It is a non invasive digital blood pressure monitor that quickly and accurately measures arterial blood pressure through an inflatable cuff that is wrapped around the upper Able to detect irregular heartbeats and notify the arm. user accordingly. ... - Page 4 Who do we target? Who is behind the brand? The Kinetik Blood Pressure Monitor is suitable for adults and The Kinetik BPM1KTL Blood Pressure Monitor is made by Harvard Medical Devices, the UK's leading supplier of home children. It is NOT recommended for infants. use medical products and electrical home health devices with over 2 million units sold. Harvard Medical Devices has The Kinetik BPM1KTL Blood Pressure Monitor: ISO13485, ISO9001 & Standards Council of Canada accreditation. Harvard Medical Devices is also registered with the US Food & Drug Administration and is a member of the British Standards Institution. This Kinetik Blood Pressure Monitor has been developed according to the specifications and standards detailed in the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and approved by the British Hypertension Society. Product Specification British Hypertension Society Approval. ‘Traffic Light’ Blood Pressure Classification System Irregular Heartbeat Detection System 2 x 30 User Memory. Measures Blood Pressure and Heart Rate. Accurate to +/‐3mmHg Fully Automatic. ...
- Page 5 Irregular Heart Beat (Cardiac Arrhythmia) Detection Blood Pressure Classification: The BPM1KTL is designed to detect Premature Ventricular Blood pressure is classified based on the systolic and diastolic Contractions, also known as a Premature Ventricular Complex blood pressures measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). (or complexes), Ventricular Premature Contractions (or Systolic blood pressure is the blood pressure in vessels during complex or complexes), Ventricular Premature Beats, or a heartbeat and is the higher number. Diastolic blood Extrasystoles. It is not designed to detect Atrial Fibrillation or pressure is the pressure between heartbeats and is the lower Atrial Premature Beats. If an irregular heart beat is detected number. These two numbers are given together i.e. “120 over during measurement, an indicator will be displayed and the 80” to indicate a blood pressure value. measurement should be taken again after a short rest. How to use the BPM1KTL Blood Pressure Monitor: IMPORTANT: The cuff must be wrapped 1‐2cm above the elbow joint with Users should refrain from eating, drinking, smoking or the rubber tube running down the centre of the arm. exercise for 30 minutes in order to obtain accurate results. The user should rest for 5 minutes before taking a reading and should not move or talk while the reading is being taken. ...
- Page 6 (mild) Amber automatically inflate and measure the blood pressure Grade 2 Hypertension 160‐179 100‐109 Red reading. (moderate) Grade 3 Hypertension ≥180 ≥110 Flashing Red (severe) Traffic Light System * Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure The backlight of the BPM1KTL will change colour according to during and after each heartbeat is much lower than usual. This the measured result. The different backlight colours means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body do not get correspond to blood pressure classifications as defined by the enough blood. Symptoms may include blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, light‐headedness, sleepiness & weakness. British Hypertension Society. The BPM1KTL Traffic Light However, blood pressure that is borderline low for one person may System presents your blood pressure classification via a be normal for another. Consequently, hypotension in a healthy simple and easy to understand user interface. person that does not cause any problems usually doesn't require treatment. If in doubt, seek advice from your physician or healthcare professional. ...
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