LifeSource UA-767 Plus Digital Blood Pressure ... - ActiveForever

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURETROUBLESHOOTINGEstablishing Baseline MeasurementsThe most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurementis consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is importantto establish a “baseline measurement.” This helps build a foundation ofmeasurements that you can use to compare against future readings. To buildthis baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressuremonitoring. This involves doing everything the same way when you measure(e.g. measuring during the same time of day, in the same location, sitting inthe same chair, using the same cuff, etc.). Once you establish your baselinemeasurement, you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affectedbased on things lifestyle changes or medication treatment.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 as120/80. Pulse is simply written with the letter “P” followed by the pulserate—P 72, for example. Please see the back of the manual for the bloodpressure tracking record.Customer Support Tools OnlineAdditional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com (in Canada -www.autocontrol.com) to help you get the most out of your blood pressuremonitoring. These include:• Large Print Instruction Manuals• Animated Operating Instructions for select models• Additional Logbook SheetsProblemNothing appearsin the display, afterI press the STARTbutton.The cuff does notinflate.The unit does notmeasure. Readingsare too high or toolow.The value is differentfrom thatmeasured at a clinicor doctor’s office.Probable causeBatteries are drained.Battery terminals are not inthe correct position.Battery voltage is too low.Low battery symbol blinks.[If the batteries are drainedcompletely, the mark doesnot appear.]The cuff is not fastenedproperly.You moved your arm orbody during themeasurement.The cuff position is notcorrect.You are using the wrongsize cuff.Taking too many readingson the same arm in a shortperiod of time.The healthcare professionalmay be using a differentsized cuff.Your measurements maybe elevated by white coathypertensionCorrective actionReplace all batteries with newones. Alkaline batteriesrecommended.Reinstall the batteries withnegative and positive termi -nals matching those indicatedin the battery compartment.Replace all batteries with newones. Alkaline batteries recommended.Fasten the cuff correctly.Make sure you remain verystill and quiet during the measurement.Sit comfortably and still. Makesure the cuff is at the samelevel as your heart.See Pg. E-5 "Selecting theCorrect Cuff."Relax five minutes before eachmeasurement.See Pg. E-15 "Answers toWhy Your Readings AreDifferent Between Home andthe Doctor’s Office."See Pg. E-14 "Why MeasureBlood Pressure at Home."E-16www.activeforever.com 1-800-377-8033NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call 1-888-726-9966 (In Canada - 1-800-461-0991). Do not attempt to repair thedevice yourself.www.activeforever.com 1-800-377-8033 E-17