1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. MABIS Manuals
  4. Blood Pressure Monitor
  5. 04-255-001
  6. Manual book

MABIS 04-255-001 Manual Book

Dot matrix automatic digital wrist blood pressure monitor
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

GUIDEBOOK
Dot Matrix Automatic Digital
Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Model 04-255-001
Please read this guidebook completely
before operating this unit.
People with severe hypertension, severe arteriosclerosis,
or severe diabetes should consult their physician about
monitoring blood pressure at the wrist.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for MABIS 04-255-001

Summary of Contents for MABIS 04-255-001

  • Page 1 GUIDEBOOK Dot Matrix Automatic Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Model 04-255-001 Please read this guidebook completely before operating this unit. People with severe hypertension, severe arteriosclerosis, or severe diabetes should consult their physician about monitoring blood pressure at the wrist.

  • Page 2: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY This MABIS Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from manu- facturing defects for the life of the original registered purchaser under normal use. This limited warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Introduction...2 Product Identification & Caution...3 General Blood Pressure Information...4-5 WHO Classifications...6 Variations in Blood Pressure ... 7 Important Information Before Use...8 Battery Replacement/Installation...9 Buttons & Features... 10-11 Using the Features...12-15 Applying your Blood Pressure Cuff...16 Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading...17-21 Description of Display Symbols...22 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a MABIS Dot Matrix Automatic Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor. With proper care and use, your monitor will provide you with many years of reliable readings. The method of measurement that your Wrist Monitor uses is called the oscillometric method.

  • Page 5: Product Identification & Caution

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Display Memory (+/-) Menu Buttons Button Battery Cover POWER Wrist Cuff CAUTION You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button.

  • Page 6: General Blood Pressure Information

    GENERAL BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure that is exerted by blood flowing against the walls of the blood vessels throughout your body. Your heart, which is the center of the circulatory system, provides the force for the blood to flow or circulate.

  • Page 7: What Influences Blood Pressure

    Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home? Many people experience “White Coat Syndrome”, which is a temporary elevation of blood pressure during a visit at their physician’s office. Although only temporary, it can cause blood pressure to rise and give a false indication of a person’s true blood pressure.

  • Page 8: Who Classifications

    BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATIONS Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO) as shown on the following chart: Diastolic Blood Pressure mmHg Grade 3 Hypertension (“severe”) Grade 2 Hypertension (“moderate”) Grade 1 Hypertension (“mild”) Subgroup: Borderline 140-149 systolic High Normal...

  • Page 9: Variations In Blood Pressure

    VARIATIONS IN BLOOD PRESSURE Blood pressure is influenced by many factors and can change from moment to moment. Normally, blood pressure is lowest during sleeping periods and rises during the day. The graph below represents variations in blood pressure shown over a day with measurements taken every 5 minutes.

  • Page 10: Important Information Before Use

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USE 1. Blood pressure readings should be interpreted by a physician or trained healthcare professional, who is familiar with your medical history. 2. Perform your measurement in a quiet place. You should be seated and relaxed. 3. Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading.

  • Page 11: Battery Replacement/Installation

    My name’s Nurse Dottie. I’m here to help you use your monitor safely and effectively. BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 1. Lightly press the battery cover and remove in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 1. Fig. 2. 3. Hook the sides of the battery cover and slide it back into place to close, Fig.

  • Page 12: Buttons & Features

    BUTTONS Your monitor has four buttons: MENU = • View the menu • To select/set REMEMBER! Memory keys (+/-) are for retrieving stored readings. Menu key is for viewing the feature menu. In 30 SECONDS, the monitor will automatically shut off after the last keyed entry. +/- KEYS = •...
  • Page 13 Your monitor has six great features designed to assist you and your physician in the evaluation of your health. Using the following steps, try scrolling through the Feature list by moving the cursor up and down several times (+/- keys) before moving on to the next section. •...

  • Page 14: Using The Features

    USING THE FEATURES Using what you’ve learned, let’s use the features: MEMORY SELECT - Default = M1 Your unit has two Memory banks, M1 & M2 or OFF for no memory storage. M1 or M2 can store up to 30 measurements each. 1) Press MENU to enter Feature list 2) Press MENU for “Memory Select”...
  • Page 15 1) Press MENU to enter Feature list 2) Scroll (+/-) to “Preset Pressure” 3) Press MENU button 4) Use (+/-) keys to increase or decrease the pressure in increments of 10. The pressure should be 30mmHg higher than your known Systolic pressure. 5) Press POWER to turn off.
  • Page 16 LANGUAGE - Default = English Choose from English, German, French, Italian and Spanish on-screen instructions. English is set as the default. 1) Press MENU to enter Feature list 2) Scroll (+/-) to select “Language” 3) Use (+/-) to select the desired language 4) Press POWER to turn off.
  • Page 17 TRY THIS! Move between the options on the Clock Set (flashing) the next option. Continue to press MENU until you return back to the “flashing” year. • To change the year (flashing): Use the (+/-) keys to current year. Press MENU to set. •...

  • Page 18: Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff

    APPLYING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of stress, avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading. NOTE: If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left wrist, please modify the following instructions and apply the cuff to your right wrist.

  • Page 19: Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading

    TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual. • Select Memory Bank (M1 or M2.) See Memory Select under “Using Features” • Set the Preset Pressure 30 mmHg higher than your known Systolic pressure or leave at the preset pressure of 180 mmHg if you do not know your pressure.
  • Page 20 3. The cuff will quickly inflate to the preset level, Fig. 2, and will get tighter around your Fig. 2 wrist. If the cuff becomes too tight, press the POWER button and rewrap the cuff leaving a little more room between the cuff and your wrist.
  • Page 21 TEST MODE If the POWER button is held down too long (approximately 2 seconds), the display will enter TEST MODE or the Power will turn off. In either case, press the POWER button twice to restart the measurement. ERROR DISPLAY The Error Display symbol, Fig.
  • Page 22 MEMORY Press either MEMORY (+/-) key to view stored data. The most recent recorded reading will display. Press (-) key to view previously stored readings, with number one being the oldest recording, Fig.1. Memory Bank 1 AVERAGE Continue to press (+/-) until the AVERAGE screen appears, Fig.
  • Page 23 LIST Stored readings can also be viewed on a list. Press either MEMORY (+ or -) key to enter mode. Press MENU to view read- ings including an Average in a list format. Use (+/-) keys to scroll and select specific reading, Fig. 3. Fig.

  • Page 24: Description Of Display Symbols

    DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS Inflation or re-inflation. As pressure descends, the heart symbol flashes as the pulse is detected. Measurement completed. If the POWER button is held down too long, the monitor will enter “Test Mode”. Press POWER to shut off. Nurse Dottie.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If any abnormality occurs during use, please check and correct the following: CONDITION Display is blank when power is on. Measurement incomplete or abnormally low or high values displayed. “Error” displays. The display reads “TEST MODE.” The Power turns off when the POWER button is pressed.

  • Page 26: Care And Maintenance

    4. Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, dust or humidity. Avoid extreme temperatures. 5. Never disassemble the monitor or cuff. 6. Dropping or subjecting your blood pressure monitor to strong shocks should be avoided.

  • Page 27: Production Specifications

    ACCESSORIES Specifications are subject to change without notice. #91-032-255 01/02 2002 MABIS Healthcare Inc. Dot-Matrix Automatic Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, 04-255-001 Digital display/LCD (Dot-matrix, LCD) Oscillometric method Two (2) “AAA” batteries 50-250 mmHg (systolic); 40-180 mmHg (diastolic); 40-160 pulse/min.

  • Page 28: Sample Blood Pressure Log

    SAMPLE BLOOD PRESSURE LOG Name: Date 1/2 1/3 1/4 7:00 9:30 7:30 Time am pm am mmHg 71 69 Pulse Body Con- dition Age: Weight:...

Table of Contents