LifeSource UA-767 User's Manual
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1. G LIFE SOURCE Blood Pressure Monitor A amp D Medical Instruction Guide MODEL UA 767 Plus VA THIS MONITOR IS CLINICALLY VALIDATED This LifeSource blood pressure monitor has undergone and passed a Clinical Validation study to determine the performance and accuracy This monitor is clinically validated according to the British Hypertension Society BHS stan dard The BHS is the most prestigious international blood pressure organiza tion The published study was performed by a reviewing committee consist ing of physicians and or nurses Among blood pressure manufacturers A amp D Medical is proud to have the highest number of Clinically Validated monitors with a positive recommendation from professionals that are available to consumers This monitor is recommended by the Canadian Hypertension Society IMPORTANT INFORMATION VA Please read this important information before using your monitor BS Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to inter pret your blood pressure measurements Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations t Have your physician review your procedure for using this device He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before pre scribing or adjusting medications f Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings Should a mechanical problem occur contact A amp D Medical t Do not attempt to service calibrate or rep2. climate altitude and season Certain activities can significantly alter one s blood pressure Walking can raise systolic pressure by 12 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 5 5 mmHg Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pres sure by as much as 10 mmHg Taking your blood pressure repeatedly with out waiting an interval of 5 minutes between readings or without raising your arm to allow blood to flow back to the heart can also affect it In addition to these factors beverages containing caffeine or alcohol certain medications emotional stress and even tight fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings E What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure An individual blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season For hypersensitive individuals these variations are even more pro nounced Normally blood pressure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep Fluctuation within a day case 35 year old male se Systolic Blood Hee Pressure a E F i i E m Diastolic Blood o 7 Pressure ie 8 F gs F y e F E 12 RS LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Qe E Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults The following standards for assessing high blood pressure without regard to age or gender have been established as a guideline Please note that other risk factors e g diabetes obesity smoking etc need to be taken
3. 726 9966 CONTACT INFORMATION Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods and offer accurate easy to use home monitoring and treatment options Our full product line includes Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Manual Blood Pressure Kits Blood Pressure Cuffs Stethoscopes Personal Health Scales Digital Thermometers This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty See warranty in the enclosed logbook for details Visit our web site at www LifeSourceOnline com for warranty information For more information regarding use care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor contact A amp D Medical A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1756 Automation Parkway San Jose CA 95131 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 www LifeSourceOnline com In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 l E 19 IMPORTANT If You Need Assistance with the Set Up or Operation We Can Help Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Toll Free A specially trained representative will assist you A amp D Medical A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1756 Automation Parkway San Jose CA 95131 www LifeSourceOnline com Pressure Rating Indicator is a trademark and LifeSoutce is a registered trademark of A amp D Medical Pressure Rating Indicator is patent pending 2
4. In many individuals hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and minimizing stress and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored by your doctor The American Heart Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension E Don t smoke E Reduce salt and fat intake H Maintain proper weight E Exercise routinely E Have regular physical checkups E Monitor your blood pressure at periodic intervals E Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home It is now well known that for many individuals blood pressure readings taken in a doctor office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety This response is commonly called white coat hypertension In any case self measurement at home supplements your doc tors readings and provides a more accurate complete blood pressure history In addition clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at home E 14 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE QD E Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between Home and at the Doctor s Office Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor s office Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiet
5. into con sideration and may affect these figures Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment JNC7 Classification Table for adults within the U S BP Classification Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg less than 120 and less than 80 Prehypertension 120 139 or 80 89 Stage 1 Hypertension 140 159 or 90 99 Stage 2 Hypertension go pe 160 or ales 100 SOURCE The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure for Adults National Heart Lung and Blood Institute May 2003 WHO Classification Table for adults outside of the U S e g Canada Mexico BP Classification Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg less than 120 and less than 80 less than 130 or lessthan 85 or 85 89 genie 180 or Fame 110 SOURCE Standards to assess high blood pressure without regard to age or gender have been established by the World Health Organization WHO In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 Q9 E 1 3 Q9 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E What Is Hypertension Hypertension high blood pressure is the diagnosis given when readings consistently rise above normal It is well known that hypertension can lead to stroke heart attack or other illness if left untreated Referred to as a silent killer because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early E Can Hypertension Be Controlled
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7. JACK LIFE SOURCE BATTERY COMPARTMENT MEMORY BUTTON START BUTTON AIR CONNECTOR PLUG ARROW KEY Nn crock BUTTON BATTERY COVER In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 3 2 HOW UA 767 PLUS WORKS LifeSource blood pressure monitors are easy to use accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts Our technology is based on the oscillo metric method a noninvasive blood pressure determination The term oscillation refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat The cuff is inflated until the artery is fully blocked The inflation speed is maximized and the pressure level is optimized by the device The monitor takes measurements while the cuff is both inflating and deflating This results in a faster measurement providing greater comfort to the user BEFORE YOU START ly ee as E E You must install 4 type AA 1 5 volt batteries alkaline batteries recommended or use the AC Adapter see page E 11 for using the Monitor with AC Adapter and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it To install batteries or replace them if the Low Battery symbol appears on display proceed as follows 1 Remove battery compartment
8. air this monitor ns Because your UA 767 Plus monitor contains delicate high precision parts avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight shock and dust A amp D Medical guarantees the accura cy of this monitor only when it is stored and used within the temper ature and humidity ranges noted on page E 18 t Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry soft cloth or a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent Never use alcohol benzene thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean the monitor or cuff f Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than six months Alkaline batteries recommended PRECAUTIONS The UA 767 Plus is designed to be used at home by those who are eighteen 18 years and older to monitor blood pressure systolic and diastolic and pulse rate LIFE SOURCE Fast Easy Accurate Congratulations on purchasing a state of the art LifeSource blood pressure monitor one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today Designed for ease of use and accuracy this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen Physicians agree that daily self monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovas cular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreated hypertension A amp D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare products for over 20 years We are c
9. cover by gently pushing down on arrow and sliding cover forward 2 Put in bottom row of batteries first Place the batteries in compartment with positive and negative terminals matching those indicat ed in the compartment Be sure batteries make contact with compartment terminals 3 Replace cover by sliding it into the compart ment and gently pressing into place NOTE Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure With your arm hanging at the side of your body measure the circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow me eee eee 6 3 9 4 16 24cm Small Cuff UA 279 9 4 14 2 24 36cm Medium Cuff UA 280 14 2 17 7 36 45cm Large Cuff UA 281 E Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff Our cuff has an indicator which tells you whether you are using the correct cuff size or not Place the cuff on your arm see Page E 6 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly and if the Index Mark A points within the Proper Fit Range you are using the correct
10. cuff size If the Index points outside of the Proper Fit Range contact A amp D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 for more information on where to obtain a cuff replacement INDEXA E Adjusting the Built in Clock The UA 767 Plus monitor has a built in clock that gives you the time and date and can tell you when a blood pressure reading stored in memory was taken We recommend that you adjust the clock prior to use To adjust the clock follow these simple steps 1 Press and hold clock button located on monitors left side for 3 seconds 2 The clock symbol will appear on the screen and the year will start flashing 3 Press the arrow key p next to the clock button to advance the year 4 Holding down the arrow key will rapidly advance the year 5 After reaching desired year press the clock button again 6 Repeat the process for the date 7 Repeat the process for the time 8 Pressing the clock button after entering the time will end the editing mode In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 I E 5 E 6 ig TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE fia Laa Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement t Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measure ment B Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm B Unless your physician recommends otherwise use left arm to measure pressure B Do not talk during measureme
11. diastolic values are within 10 mmHg of each other The pressure value did not increase during inflation Condition Cause The symbol shown while meas rement is in progress It blinks while detecting the pulse The battery power indicator during measurement The batteries are low when it blinks he cuff is not fastened correctly There is an air leak in the cuff or monitor The pulse is not detected correctly Cuff Inflation Meter Pressure Rating Indicator Recommended Action Measurement is in progress remain as still as possible Take measurement again and consult with your physician Replace all batteries with new ones when the symbol blinks Alkaline batteries recommended Try the measurement again Remain very still during the measurement Fasten the cuff correctly and try he measurement again Check for air leaks along the ube and around the air socket Refasten the cuff and measurement Make sure tube is pro nected to cuff and mo Try the measurement again Remain very still during the measurement Measurement is in progress remain as still as possible Refer to the section About Pressure Rating Indicator for further explanation LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 MONITOR COMPONENTS SYSTOLIC PRESSURE DIASTOLIC PRESSURE CUFF INFLATION METER PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR PULSE RATE TIME AND DATE AC ADAPTER
12. escribed above do not solve the problem call 1 888 726 9966 Do not attempt to repair the device yourself In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E17 l SPECIFICATIONS Pressurization Depressurization Power source Battery life Operating environment Storage environment Dimensions UA 767P UA 767 Plus Oscillometric Digital character height Pressure 16 0 mm pulse 10 0 mm displayed simultaneously 90 readings Pressure 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse 40 pulses to 200 pulses per minute Pressure 3 mmHg or 2 whichever is greater Pulse 5 Automatic using micropump Automatic constant speed 4 type AA 1 5 volt alkaline batteries not included or 120V AC Adapter Approximately 6 months with one daily measurement 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Less than 85 relative humidity 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Less than 95 relative humidity Length 4 3 110 mm Width 5 6 142 mm Height 2 5 64 mm 10 6 oz 300 g without batteries Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA 767 Plus are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by the American National Standards Institute for electronic or auto mated sphygmomanometers E18 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888
13. from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement It is important that you relax remain still and refrain from talking during measurements NOTE We recommend contacting your physician if you see this D symbol frequently 5o ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER The Cuff Inflation Meter is located on the left side of the display screen to tell you when the blood pressure monitor is inflating and deflating the cuff The Cuff Inflation Meter moves up during inflation and moves down during deflation Deflation Measurement in Progress Inflation Complete Inflation in Progress I i Ef Ls 0 Waa E 8 32 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT AVERAGE READING Aes The UA 767 Plus provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory Press and quickly release the START button to see the average blood pressure reading Average pulse rate readings are not provided by this monitor The average blood pressure reading will appear and the number of measurements stored in om memory will flash several times Aveni NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS STORED N MEMORY Puc mn ote mn u ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR f I The Pressure Rating Indicator is a feature which pro Pressure Rating Indicator vides a snapshot of your blood pressure classification p Sge 2 Hypertension based on your measurements T
14. his will let you quickly Bei th atta know what your blood pressure readings mean Each _sNormal segment of the bar indicator corresponds to the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee JNC7 on Example Prevention Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute May 2003 For a more detailed look at this blood pressure classification please refer to Assessing High Blood Pressure on page E 13 Stage 2 Hypertension The indicator displays a segment based on the current measurement corresponding to the JNC7 Classification NOTE Due to other risk factors e g diabetes obesity smoking etc in addition to your blood pressure measurement the Pressure Rating Indicator is approximate Please consult with your physician for interpretation and diagnosis of your blood pressure measurements NOTE Residents outside of the United States e g Canada and Mexico should refer to the WHO Classification Table on page E 13 for assessment of their blood pressure measurement In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 38 E rea ea f 5 ABOUT MEMORY a This monitor automatically stores up to ninety 90 blood pressure and pulse measurements in memory Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest The oldest reading dis plays as n01 The M symbol in the upper left corner of
15. nce the pulse is detected the symbol flashes with each pulse beat NOTE If an appropriate pressure is not obtained the device automatically starts to inflate again N When the measurement is complete the systolic and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed shuts off after 60 seconds or you can turn it off by pressing the START button ge The reading is then stored into memory See page E 10 for more details about the memory function so Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the chart in the back of the manual indicating date and time of measure ment Additional logbook charts can be downloaded and printed for free at www LifeSourceOnline com or in Canada www autocontrol com We advise that you record the date and time after each measurement because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time NOTE Allow at least 5 minutes between measurements on the same person In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 p SE WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT cit CES The UA 767 Plus Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs The Irregular Heartbeat symbol Q will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular Heartbeat has occured during measurement An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25
16. ne measurement This helps build a foundation of meas urements that you can use to compare against future readings To build this baseline measurement devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure moni toring This involves doing everything the same way when you measure e g measuring during the same time of day in the same location sitting in the same chair using the same cuff etc Once you establish your baseline meas urement you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on things lifestyle changes or medication treatment E How Do I Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure writ ten first followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure For example 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120 80 Pulse is simply written with the letter P followed by the pulse rate P 72 for example Please see the back of the manual for the blood pressure tracking record E Customer Support Tools Online Additional tools are available on www LifeSourceOnline com to help you get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring These include e Large Print Instruction Manuals e Animated Operating Instructions for select models e Additional Logbook Sheets LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 Nothing appears in the display after I ress the START utton The cuff does not inflate The unit does not mea
17. nt t Do not cross legs and keep you feet flat on floor during measurement Now you are ready Follow these simple steps 1 Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a ee flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart Tube 2 Lay left arm on the table palm up and thread cuff end through metal loop smooth side against arm Then position the tube off center toward the inner side of arm in line with the little finger 3 Pull the end of the cuff to tighten it fold back the extra material and fasten securely The cuff should be snug but not too tight You should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm IMPORTANT Measure pressure at the same time each day 4 Confirm that the index points within the proper fit range Index A and Proper Ft range LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 REITI TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE i farea Lasa 5 Press the START button As the cuff pressurizes measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight NOTE If an appropriate pressure is not obtained the device automatically starts to inflate again NOTE If you wish to stop inflation at any time press the START button again D When the inflation is complete the deflation starts automatically and the blinks indicating that the measurement is in progress O
18. ommitted to providing you and your family with monitoring devices that provide the utmost in accuracy and convenience LifeSource Designed for Life jem e mCICo RSE Sc WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN 02000000 E 2 MONITOR COMPONENTS 00e0eceeeeeeceees E 3 HOW UA 767 PLUS WORKS 00eeeeeeeeeees E 4 BEFORE YOU START yoece20250200ceus0eueugaus E 4 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE 2045 E 5 ADJUSTING THE CLOCK 000 ccc ee cece eee nee E 5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE E 6 E 7 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT 2005 E 8 ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER 0000eeeeeee E 8 ABOUT AVERAGE READING 0000 cee ceeeeeeee E 9 ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR 2 0 5 E 9 ABOUT MEMORY 0 00 cee cee cece ee eeeeee E 10 USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER E 11 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE 0005 E 12 E 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 00 cee cee cece eens E 17 SPECIFICATIONS s 5 55 s ssysseweeaeewersvewewss E 18 CONTACT INFORMATION 0 00ceeceeeeeeee E 19 E E 2 2 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol M PSA Battery Full Battery Low PULSE DISPLAY ERROR An irregular heartbeat or body Oy movement may have occurred Refer to page E 8 for more infor mation on irregular heartbeats Previous measurement stored in MEMORY Unstable blood pressure due to excessive body movement The systolic and
19. r home We recommend you use only the exclusive AC adapter to avoid potential damage to the monitor Please contact A amp D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 in Canada 1 800 463 5414 if you would like to purchase the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the monitor 1 Gently insert the AC adapter plug into a 120V AC outlet 2 Connect the AC adapter plug into the jack on the right side of the monitor Disconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor 1 Turn the unit off by pressing the START button 2 Disconnect the plug from the jack of the monitor quickly 3 Gently remove the AC adapter from the outlet NOTE If monitor has batteries installed and an AC adapter connected the measurements stored in memory will be lost if AC adapter is unplugged from the wall first To ensure that measurements remain in memory make sure the unit is off and that the jack plugged into the monitor is removed quickly before unplugging adapter from the wall In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 a E 11 ep ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E What Is Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury mmHg E What Affects Blood Pressure Blood pressure is affected by many factors age weight time of day activity level
20. sure Readings are too high or too low The value is differ ent from that measured at a clinic or doctor office TROUBLESHOOTING A Probable cause Batteries are drained Battery terminals are not in the correct position Battery voltage is too low Low battery symbol blinks If the batteries are drained completely the mark does not appear The cuff is not fastened properly You moved your arm or body during the measurement The cuff position is not cor rect You are using the wrong size cuff Taking too many readings on the same arm in a short period of time The healthcare professional may be using a different sized cuff Your measurements may be elevated by white coat hypertension Replace all batteries with new ones Alkaline batteries recommended Reinstall the batteries with ae and positive termi nals matching those indicated in the battery compartment Replace all batteries with new ones Alkaline batteries rec ommended Fasten the cuff correctly Make sure you remain very still and quiet during the measurement Sit comfortably and still Make sure the cuff is at the same level as your heart See Pg E 5 Selecting the Correct Cuff Relax five minutes before each measurement See Pg E 15 Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between Home and the Doctors Office See Pg E 14 Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home NOTE If the actions d
21. the display screen indicates that you are viewing a previous measurement stored in memory To retrieve readings follow these simple steps 1 When the display screen is blank press and quickly release the Memory M button You will see the average blood n p pressure reading displayed Press and quickly release the Memory button again You will see the index number of the s most recent reading followed by the measurement L 2 If you want to retrieve other measurements in memory 4 press and release the Memory button repeatedly until the m 4 2 U desired index number is reached e g n04 The measure ment will then be displayed f E me 3 The display will shut off automatically a few seconds after the readings are displayed To clear the measurement history from memory press and hold the Memory button for at least five seconds while the display screen is blank Release the button when you see the M symbol flash and disappear in the upper left hand corner of the display This indicates that the memory has been cleared If there are no measurements stored in memory you will see two Os displayed vertically followed by a blinking A00 NOTE Stored measurements will be lost if batteries become low or are removed E 103 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER E The UA 767 Plus has an AC adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in you
22. y This response is known as white coat hypertension When I bring my monitor to a doctor s office why do I get a different measurement from my monitor to that taken by a doctor or nurse The healthcare professional may be using a different sized cuff The size of the bladder inside the cuff is critical for the accuracy of the measurement This may give you a different reading A cuff too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure a cuff that is too small will pro duce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure There may also be other factors that can cause the difference in measurements E Keys to Successful Monitoring Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day We recommend that you are consistent in your daily measurement routine e Measure at the same time every day e Sit in the same chair position Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on the floor e Relax for 5 minutes before measurement e Use the correct cuff size to get an accurate reading e Sit still during measurement no talking eating or sudden movements e Record your measurement in a logbook In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 ap E 15 E 16 p Q9 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement is consistency To get the most benefit out of your monitor it is important to establish a baseli
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