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1. Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure 2003 n 6005 1 6 2 09 2 42 9 9 Record Readings If you wish to record the readings make sure to note date and time 10 Remove cuff wrap it around components and store in the carrying case provided Note If you wish to measure your blood pressure again wait at least 5 to 10 minutes 6 Helpful Hints For best results follow the tips outlined below Do measure your pressure the same time each day Do rest 5 to 10 minutes before measuring your blood pressure Do not eat drink smoke or engage in any strenuous activity immediately before measurement Do allow 5 to 10 minutes rest BETWEEN subsequent measurements Do record the date and time measurement was made Do not talk eat drink or move during the measurement process Do not allow any single measurement to concern you Your blood pressure history is far more important surement accuracy Do not apply the cuff over any article of clothing Make sure the clothing is not binding on the arm 16 Do not use or store the instrument in temperature extremes as it may damage the instrument and affect mea Important Note white it is important to keep an accurate record of your blood pressure measurements don t be overly concerned by the results of any one measurement Individual results may be influenced by spiking of your pressure due to diet anxiety or mis meas2. Blood Pressure Measured 9 How Should Record My Blood Pressure 10 Components of your Blood Pressure 11 12 A Assembling Your Blood Pressure 12 How to Measure Your Blood Pressure 12 A About the Cui 12 Apply the ADcuff Cuff to Your 13 C Correct Measuring Posture 14 D Operating the Instrument 15 16 Helpful HINS OA Eke atte ete 16 Troubleshooting 17 17 18 Adjusting Deflation Rate 18 Ordering a Different 19 20 Qivality Standards 2 5 lle 20 How to Contact ADC 21 21 3 6005 IB rev 1 6 2 09 2 42 PM Page 5 11 Limited Warranty American Diagnostic Corporation ADC warrants its products against defects in
3. Page 11 5 Secure cuff by attaching the hook and loop adhesive The cuff should be snug but not tight One finger should be able to slide easily between cuff and arm Check to be sure the cuff is the correct size for your arm When properly snug the white Index line should fall between the OK lines 5 printed on the cuff If the Index line does not fall between the OK lines you will need to order a larger or smaller cuff Refer to page 19 of this booklet for information on ordering other cuff sizes 3 Components of your Blood Pressure Kit Model 6005 Manometer gauge Stethoscope C Correct Measuring Posture Correct measuring posture is essential to accurate Inflation Bulb measurement of your blood pressure D Ring ADCUFF for Home 3 ARTERY SELECT MARK LARGER CUFF arse te ota m m SELECT OK LARGER CUFF te EDGE NEARER SHOULDER 1 Sit comfortably in a chair with the measurement arm resting flat a surface so that the center of your arm is at about the same height as your heart Note If the arm is above heart level you may obtain lower than normal readings Conversely if it is below heart level you may obtain elevated readings 2 Sit upright with feet resting on the floor surface Do not lean forward or backward during measurement 3 Relax for five to ten minutes before measurement to stabilize your pressure Systolic R
4. materials and workmanship under normal use and service as follows 1 Warranty service extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences with the date of delivery 2 The entire sphygmomanometer is warranted for one year 3 The manometer is warranted to remain accurate to 3mmHg over its full range when compared to a reference standard for 5 years What is Covered Calibration repair or replacement of parts and labor What is not covered Transportation charges Damage caused by abuse misuse accident or negligence Incidental special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental special or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you Implied Warranty Any implied warranty shall be limited in duration to the terms of this warranty and in no case beyond the original selling price except where prohibited by law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state To Obtain Warranty Service Send item s postage paid to Warranty Service Center indicated below Please include your name and address daytime phone no proof of purchase a brief note explaining the problem and 2 00 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling Send products in need of service to Warranty Service Center 55 Commerce Drive Hauppauge NY 11788 12 Quality Standards Device standard This device corresponds to the
5. 6005 IB 1 6 2 09 2 42 PM Page 1 MODEL 6005 Manual Home Blood Pressure Kit INSTRUCTIONS Stethoscope MERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATION ADC Inspected in the U S A 55 Commerce Drive Made in China Hauppauge NY 11788 tel 631 273 9600 1 800 232 2670 fax 631 273 9659 ETE ADC UK Ltd Unit 6 1TH adctoday com r email info adctoday com United Kingdom IB p n 93 6005 00 rev 1 Printed in China AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATIC AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATION 6005 IB 1 6 2 09 2 42 PM Page 3 NOTES 22 ADC 6005 Manual Home Blood Pressure Kit Table of Contents Introduction and Intended Use 5 5 4 Warnings and Precautions 0 ccc cece cece eect ete ete 5 About Blood Pressur s icaesnveknche aoe eas 6 A What is Blood Pressure 6 What is a Normal Blood Pressure 6 C What influences Blood Pressure 6 D Does BloodPressure Vary ante vad Soden 7 E Whatis Hypertension 7 8 Can Hypertension be Controlled 8 G Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home 8 9 How is
6. accidental strangulation keep this unit away from children and do not drape tubing around your neck he standard material used for the bladder and tubing is latex free Self measurement means control not diagnosis or treatment Unusual values must always be discussed with your doctor Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers In cases of irregular heartbeat measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor Note To obtain the greatest accuracy from your blood pressure instrument it is recommended that the instru ment be used within a temperature range of 50 F 10 C to 104 F 40 C with a relative humidity range of 15 90 non condensing a 6005 IB 1 6 2 09 2 42 PM Page 7 Take care when storing the cuff and tubing to avoid kinking or damage Do not drop the instrument or subject to strong vibration Do not attempt to disassemble the main unit or cuff 9 Adjusting Deflation Rate Your ADC Blood Pressure Instrument is equipped with an automatic deflation valve that releases air at the factory preset rate of approximately 2 5 mmHg per second in accordance with the recommendations of the American Heart Association Correct deflation rate is essential to accurate readings The deflation rate is influenced by cuff size I
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8. f using a cuff other than the one shipped with the unit you may have to adjust the deflation rate 1 To check the rate begin the measurement procedure by following the instructions listed on pages 12 16 2 Observe the positions of the indicator needle for a 10 second period during deflation Subtract the reading at the end of the test from the reading at the beginning and divide by 10 If the rate is 2 5mmHg no further adjustment is needed For example if at the beginning of the test the reading was 180 and at the end the reading was 130 during a 10 second period the rate of deflation is 5 180 130 50 50 10 5 If the deflation rate is not within this range the valve should be adjusted as follows 1 The deflation rate adjustment screw is located on the push button of the automatic valve With a small flathead screwdriver rotate adjusting screw approximately 1 8 turn clockwise to increase deflation speed or counter clockwise to decrease speed 2 Repeat test to determine deflation rate 3 Continue this process until the deflation rate is between 2 5mmHg Note The adjustment screw is very sensitive and should be rotated gradually 18 D Does Blood Pressure Vary Constantly An individual s blood pressure varies greatly on a daily and seasonal basis It changes throughout one s lifetime It is not uncommon for systolic pressure to vary by 40 or more throughout the course of a single day While generally not a
9. requirements of the European and U S standards for non invasive blood pressure monitor ANSI AAMI SP10 20 i General Warnings and Precautions A A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which if not corrected or discon tinued immediately could lead to patient injury illness or death WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION WARNING CAUTION CAUTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare practitioner If luer lock connectors are used in the construction of tubing there is a possibility that they might be inadvertently connected to intravascular fluid systems allowing air to be pumped into a blood vessel Immediately consult a physician if this occurs Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient for more than 10 minutes when inflated above 10 mmHg This may cause patient distress disturb blood circulation and contribute to the injury of peripheral nerves Safety and effectiveness with neonate cuff sizes 1 through 5 is not established Unless otherwise indicated these products contain natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions his 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 o avoid any possibility of
10. s volatile diastolic pressure can still vary significantly In hypertensive individuals variations are even more pronounced Normally blood pressure is at its lowest during sleep and rises in the morning and throughout the day The chart below illustrates the fluctuations that could occur in a typical day 200 Typical Fluctuation within a day 4 a 150 wy gt 1 A 2 2 A ive Systolic EE Blood gE posem Mane Sit as Sos Pressure 2 fs 100 Diastolic Blood Pressure Arriving Telephone Leaving 50 Arising atwork Conversation Argument Work Sleep 6AM 12Noon 6PM 12 Midnight E What is Hypertension Hypertension high blood pressure is elevated systolic or diastolic levels In 90 to 95 percent of the diagnosed cases the specific causes are unknown although the condition is 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 Hypertension if left untreated may contribute to kidney disease heart attack stroke or other debilitating illnesses The following standards for assessment of high blood pressure without regard to age have been established by the Joint National Committee on Prevention Detection
11. urement resulting from excessive arm move ment or misapplication of the cuff Many readings taken at the same time each day give a more comprehensive blood pressure history Always be sure to note the date and time when recording blood pressure measurements For best results and with time permitting 3 successive measurements may be taken daily Make sure to allow at least 5 to 10 minute intervals between measurements Discard any reading that appears suspect and record the average of the remaining readings H How is Blood Pressure Measured Health care professionals traditionally use a device known as a sphygmomanometer along with a stethoscope essentially a professional version of the very same instrument you have purchased The sphygmomanometer is a sys tem consisting of an inflatable bladder contained within a cuff inflation bulb with air control valve and pressure mea suring manometer gauge The gauge may be mechanical 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 Systolic pressure is recorded at the onset of these sounds Diastolic pressure is generally recorded when the sounds disappear when blood flow to the artery returns to normal a 6005 IB 1 6 2 09 2 42 PM
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