User manual CITIZEN CH-462E

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR REF CH-462E 0801 English Contents 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 17 19 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 GENERAL REMARKS PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN IDENTIFICATIONS OF PARTS LOADING THE BATTERIES USING AC ADAPTER (OPTION) REMOVING THE BATTERIES RESETTING OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER FEATURE HOW TO CALL UP THE VALUES STORED IN MEMORY TO THE DISPLAY HOW TO CALL UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY HOW TO DELETE THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY KEY TO DISPLAY ICONS ABOUT "BLOOD PRESSURE" BLOOD PRESSURE Q&A BEFORE REQUESTING REPAIRS OR TESTING SPECIFICATIONS Ensure that you have all the following components Blood pressure monitor unit Arm Cuff (for monitor) 4 AA-size batteries Instruction Manual Pouch - Eng 2 - GENERAL REMARKS General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement 1. When attaching the cuff, the air hose should be placed on the inside of your arm on top of the artery. In no event should you change the dosage of your medication prescribed by your physician. As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you should urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement. [. . . ] · Press "SET" switch to increase the minute of the current time in increments of one minute. - Eng 14 - SETTING THE CLOCK 7 Correcting the "hour" of the current time · After the completion of the current-time minute correction as described above, press "MODE" switch to place the unit in the current-time hour correction state. · Press "SET" switch to increase the hour of the current time in increments of one hour. English 8 Correcting the "year" · After the completion of the current-time hour correction as described above, press "MODE" switch to place the unit in the year correction state. · Press "SET" switch to increase the year of the current time in increments of one year. · The year can be set in the range of 2007 and 2036. 9 Correcting the "month" · After the completion of the year correction as described above, press "MODE" switch to place the unit in the month correction state. · Press "SET" switch to increase the month of the current time in increments of one month. 10 Correcting the "day of the month" · After the completion of the month correction as described above, press "MODE" switch to place the unit in the day-ofthe-month correction state. · Press "SET" switch to increase the day of the month of the current time in increments of one day. - Eng 15 - SETTING THE CLOCK 11 English Changeover of the "time system" · After the completion of the day-of-the-month correction as described above, press "MODE" switch to place the unit in the time system selection state. · Every time "SET" switch is pressed, the 12-hour system (12H) and (24H) will be changed over. · Press "MODE" switch after activating the time system indication on the display to revert the display to the time indication. This completes the clock setting procedure. 12 How to set the alarm · While the alarm symbol is shown on the display, the alarm will sound for 30 seconds when the alarm time is reached. The alarm sounds only when the time indication is shown on the display. · To change over the alarm status between SET/RELEASE, press "SET" switch while the time indication is shown on the display. Time indication (without alarm) Alarm time indication Time indication (with alarm) Alarm mark SET switch 1s later SET switch - Eng 16 - MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 1 ATTACHING THE ARM CUFF Unroll the arm cuff and thread the end through the metal hoop so that the side with the Velcro patch is on the outside. English Metal hoop 1 2 Put the arm cuff around your arm so that the blue marker comes to the palm side. 3 Adjust the position of the arm cuff so that the blue marker is located in the center of your arm and the hem of the cuff is 1 to 2 cm above your elbow. * The cuff should be put on the bare arm or over a light-weight underwear. * If you wear a heavy-weight top, please remove it. Blue marker - Eng 17 - MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4 English Pull the end of the arm cuff outwards so that the cuff is snug around your arm and then secure the end to the Velcro. 5 Place your arm on a table or the like so that the center of the cuff comes to the height of your heart. * Carefully place the cuff on your arm, taking care to use the correct tightness. The tightness is correct if you can readily slide a finger between the cuff and your arm. 6 Relax your arm and lightly open the palm upward. - Eng 18 - TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS English Your blood pressure varies according to your posture, the time of day and a range of other factors. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure in the same posture at the same time every day. Taking measurements while sitting 1 Place your arm on a table or similar surface with your forearm extended. 3 Open your hand slightly on the table so that your palm is facing up and your fingers are relaxed. 4 Do not move your body or talk while taking the measurement. Measurement in laying posture * Relax yourself not to apply pressure to the arm cuff. 1 2 3 4 Lie down your head facing the celling. Do not move your body or talk during measurement. You may use your right arm to measure your blood pressure. Blood pressure rate is likely to differ by as much as 10mmHg when measured on the left arm instead of the right (or vice-versa). Measure your blood pressure on the same arm each day. - Eng 19 - MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 2 Plug the air hose connector into the main unit. English · Plug the air hose connector firmly into the air hose socket on the main unit as illustrated. Air hose socket 3 Start measurement. · Press the "START/STOP" switch. · All of the segment will be displayed. · The mark comes on. · The mark goes out. Now, the pump activates. - Eng 20 - MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE · The Blood pressure monitor automatically carries out pressurization until the pressure that is best suited to the blood pressure measurement is reached. · When the unit determines that an adequate pressure is not obtained, the unit starts pressurization again. · Wait a while after the completion of pressurization. [. . . ] Contraction Left ventricle Normal state is restored to the artery wall. Dilation Your blood pressure changes all the time. Your blood pressure differs according to your age, gender and a range of other factors. It is likely to be affected by your biorhythm during the day and by your posture, physical activities, mental activities, level of stress and even by the air temperature. The blood pressure of a healthy person generally varies within a day. Blood pressure value (mmHg) Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Time of day - Eng 27 - BLOOD PRESSURE Q&A Q English Why is the blood pressure measured at home different from that measured by the physician or at a hospital? [. . . ]