User manual OMRON IW2

[. . . ] Clinical research has proven a direct relationship between blood pressure in the wrist and blood pressure in the arm. Changes in wrist blood pressure reflect changes in arm blood pressure because the arteries in the wrist and the arm are connected. Frequently measuring the blood pressure in your wrist will provide you and your doctor with an accurate indication of changes in your true blood pressure. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the unit. [. . . ] To make use of the memory and average value function: · Set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. · If the batteries have been removed for a long period of time, the date and time setting will need to be reset. When the batteries are installed for the first time, the year digits (2004) will flash on the display when you turn on the monitor. Note: * The range for the year setting is 2004 to 2030. If the year reaches 2030, it will return to 2004. * If you need to reset the date and time, press the SET button until the setting you want to adjust appears on the display, then press the MEM button to change the setting. Press the MEM button to advance the digits one at a time. Note: * If you hold down the MEM button, the digits will advance rapidly. Press the SET button to confirm the setting when the desired number appears on the display. The year setting is set and the month digits will flash. 8 How to Set the Date and Time Initial Set-Up 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month and date (day). 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes for the time. Note: * The monitor will automatically turn itself off after you press the SET button to confirm the minute setting. How to Set the Date and Time 9 Correct Usage How to Apply the Wrist Cuff 1. Roll up your sleeve so that the monitor is in direct contact with skin. Make sure that your sleeve is not too tight and does not constrict the flow of blood in your arm. Place the wrist cuff over your left wrist with your left thumb facing upward. Hold the bottom part of the wrist cuff and wrap it around the wrist while pulling so that it fits comfortably. MEM STA RT STO P SET MEM STA RT STO P SET Make sure that the wrist cuff does not cover the protruding part of the wrist bone (ulna) on the outside of the wrist. Unless the wrist cuff is wrapped securely around the wrist, it may not be possible to take correct measurements. The remaining part of the wrist cuff can be conveniently folded back out of the way. SET MEM START STOP Taking measurements on the right wrist Measurements can also be made on the right wrist. Fit the monitor on the right wrist as shown. ME M STA STO RT P SE T 10 How to Apply the Wrist Cuff Correct Usage How to Take a Reading 1. Sit comfortably, hold your arm across your chest and relax. 2. Hold your arm across your chest so that your fingers are touching the opposite shoulder. ep Be lip pB Bli Bli p Bli p Adjust the height of your wrist until the position sensor alarm beeps slowly. When the monitor senses that your arm is in the correct position, the wrist cuff will automatically start to inflate and measurement starts. ep Be Notes: * If your wrist is too low or too high, the position sensor alarm will emit a series of two short bleeps similar to a heartbeat. * Sit still and do not talk or move until the measurement is completed. * Keep the monitor at heart height until the measurement is completed. [. . . ] The reading is extremely low (or high). Blood pressure readings constantly vary with time of measurement and psychological condition. Take deep breaths to relax before taking a measurement. 18 Troubleshooting Error Symbol Cause Correction Cuff over inflated. After several seconds Movement during measurement After several seconds Press the START/STOP button once to turn off the power. Sit still restart measurement and keep still and do not talk during measurement. Wrist is not in the correct position. Carefully read and repeat the steps in "How to Take a Reading". Make sure that the setting is set correctly for the wrist being used to take the measurement. [. . . ]