Sunbeam 7682 User's Manual
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1. 3 If your model has the we stethoscope bell attached to the arm cuff place the stethoscope bell over 177 ammon l the brachial artery se 4 Be sure to close the Exhaust Valve on the rubber bulb by tuming in a clockwise direction fig 4 5 Hold the Gauge at heart level in the hand of your cuffed arm fig 5 If your unit has a clip on the back of the Gauge that allows for attachment on a stap on the Arm Cuff follow fig 6 Place the ear pieces inside your ears 6 Using your free hand pump the Rubber Bulb so that the Arm Cuff inflates untl the sound of your heart beat disappears or the gauge reads 30 60 mmHg above your normal systolic reading approximately 180 200 mmHg 7 Slowly turn the Exhaust Valve ccunter clockwise with your thumb and index finger to an exhaust rate of 2 to 3 mmHg per second as seen on the dial If the deflation rate exhaust rate is too fast it will not read you blood pressure correctly or may not read at all A muffled thump ing sound becomes audible as pressure falls The dial read ing when you hear the first pulse sound muffled thumping sound from artery is recorded as the SYSTOLIC pressure The point at which the pulse sound is no longer heard is recorded asthe DIASTOLIC pressure For example your readings can be recorded as 120 80 which is read 120 systolic over 80 diastolic 8 Release remaining air in the Arm Cuff by turning the Exhaust2. Valve counterclockwise Remove Arm Cuff Note Make sure air is completely deflated and gauge returns to the zero zone If the pointer does not return to zero please contact our consumer affairs office at I 800 597 5978 zero zone MORE ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS What is Blood Pressure Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the cardiac cycle The highest pressure in the cycle is called the SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE the lowest is the DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE Both pressure readings the SYSTOLIC and DIASTOLIC are necessary to enable a physician to evaluate the status of a patient s blood pressure Many factors such as physical activity anxiety or the time of day can influence your blood pressure Blood pressure is typically low in the morning and increases from afternoon to evening It is lower in the summer and higher in the winter Why Is It a Good Thing to Measure Blood Pressure at Home Having one s blood pressure measured by a doctor in a hospital or a clinic and group health checks tend to stimulate nervousness in the subject and may even create high blood pressure Also blood pressure varies in accordance with a variety of conditions and so judgement is not possible on the basis of a single measurement See Fig 2 The blood pressure measured first thing in the moming after getting up bef
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Manual Aneroid Blood Pressure Monitor Model 7682 7683 Sunbeam Oster Household Products Before operating this unit please read these instructions completely DO S AND DON TS FOR ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS 1 DO Read instructions carefully before using Monitor 2 DO Rest arm on a flat surface so that upper arm is at heart level when taking measurements 3 DO Remain calm quiet and still when measurements are being taken 4 DO make sure that the cuff is in the proper position according to your instruction manual 5 DO Insure that the exhaust velocity is 2 5 mmHg per second at the systolic point each tme a measurement is taken 6 DO Wait at least 10 minutes between taking measurements 7 DO Pump unit pressure 30 to 60 mmHg above normal systolic before beginning measurement 8 DO Consult your physician before adjusting your medication based on readings from this Monitor 9 DO Use a dry soft cloth to clean the instrument DO NOT move arms or hands when measurement is being taken 2 DO NOT talk or chew when measurement is being taken 3 DO NOT turn exhaust valve too quickly when adjusting for systolic and diastolic readings 4 DO NOT take a series of measurements without waiting at least 10 minutes between measurements 5 DO NOT adjust medicaton based on readings from this Monitor 6 DO NOT make any adjustments to unit there are no user serviceable parts Call 1 800 597 5978 for further
4. graph and 12 PM B in the graph corre spond to an attack of pain and sexual intercourse Beven Honour amp Stott Clin Sci 36 329 1969 PARTS IDENTIFICATION arm cuff gauge sphygmomanometer stethoscope bell bulb hose cuff hose diaphragm rubber bulb exhaust valve ear pieces Model 7683 has the stethescope attached HOW TO USE YOUR SUNBEAM MANUAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR ACCURATE READINGS MAY REQUIRE PRACTICE ESPECIALLY IN HEARING THE SOUNDS OF THE BLOOD PRESSURE 1 Sit comfortably next to a table or fla surface Roll up the sleeve on your left arm Left arm is preferred but right P arm is acceptable Place your left arm on the table in a slighty bent position with upper arm level with the heart with your palm facing upward x fig 1 2 Locate the brachial artery fig 1 It is above the bend of the elbow when the palm is laid upwards on aflat sur face Feel for your pulse with the first two fingers of your free hand pressing sy down firmly next to the muscle on the inside of the arm Slip the Arm Cuff over your arm with the arrow marked artery over your brachial artery fig 2 Adjust the Am Cuff using the vel cro stip so that it fits snugly enough to maintain its positon Make sure arm cuff is comfortable not too tight or too loose 3 Insert the Stethoscope Bell fat side Diaphragm down underneath the Arm Cuff and over your brachial artery fig
5. instructions 7 DO NOT smoke during or at least 30 minutes prior to taking blood pressure measurements 8 DO NOT drop or otherwise mechanically shock the dial gauge This is a delicate precision device 9 DO NOT fold the Arm Cuff or Rubber Cuff Hose tightly during storage as such treatment may shorten the life of the components Manufactured to meet specifications set by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation AAMI W H 0 BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATIONS Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure without regard to age have been established by the World Health Organization WHO as shown in this chart Fig 1 esi Normal blood pressure type Diastolic Blood ressure 140 160 mmHg Reference Material investigation into Adult Diseases Report by the Ministry of Health and Social Security 1971 VARIATIONS IN BLOOD PRESSURE Individual blood pressures vary greatly both on a daily and a seasonal basis These variations are even more pronounced in hypertense patients Normally the blood pressure rises while at work and is at its lowest during the sleeping period The graph below illustrates the variations in blood pressure over a whole day with measurement taken every five minutes Fig 2 180 A 8 Blood Pressure mmHg PM Time AM Shown is data for measurements taken every 5 minutes The thick line represents sleep The rise in blood pressure at 4 PM A in the
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7. ore taking any food and with the subject stil is known as the fundamental blood pressure In practice it is rather difficult to record the fundamental blood pressure but to come as near as possible to measuring the blood pressure in an environment that is close to this is why it is useful to take the measurement at home GLOSSARY Systolic The highest point of blood pressure level of blood pressure produced as your heart beats Diastolic The lowest point of blood pressure level of blood pressure produced as your heart rests between beats Millimeters of Mercury mmHg Blood pressure is measured in terms of the height of mercury in a column Measurements are written one over the other For example a systolic pressure of 120 mmHg and diastolic pressure of 80 mmHg is expressed as 120 over 80 IMPORTANT Only a physician is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements and no device can replace regular medical examinations by your physician It is recommended that your physician review your procedure for using this blood pressure monitor Your physician should verify blood pressure measurements before making adjustments to medication LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Sunbeam Oster Household Products warrants that for a period of one year from date of purchase this product shall be free of mechanical and electrical defects in material and workmanship Our Obligation hereunder is limited to repair or replacement at our op
8. tion of this product during the warranty period provided the product is sent postage prepaid directly to our factory service center SUNBEAM OSTER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS APPLIANCE SERVICE STATION 117 Central Industrial Row Purvis MS 39475 DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE ACTING OTHERWISE MAY DELAY THE PROCESSING OF YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM this warranty does not cover normal wear of pads damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to operating instructions or disassembly repair or alteration by any person other than our factory service center Product repair or replacement as provided under the above warranty is your exclusive remedy Sunbeam Corporation of which Sunbeam oster Household Products is a division shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fr
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