HoMedics BPW-040 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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reading falls into one of the stages that could
potentially indicate increased risk. No cue is
shown if the reading falls in the normal range as
defined by NIH. Please note that cues provided
by this monitor are only intended to assist you
in using this table. The table and cues are only
provided for convenience to have access to the
NIH information. They are not a substitute for
a medical examination by your physician. It is
important for you to consult with your physician
regularly. Your physician will tell you your
normal blood pressure range as well as the point
at which you may actually be considered to be
at risk.
RECALLING VALUES FROM
MEMORY
1. Press the MEMORY button to access the
memory.
3. When the measurement is completed, the
cuff will deflate entirely and systolic pressure,
diastolic pressure and pulse will be shown
simultaneously on the LCD screen. The
measurement is then automatically stored
into memory.
Note:
1. This monitor automatically turns off
approximately 1 minute after last
operation. You may also press the START/
STOP button to turn the unit off.
2. To interrupt the measurement, you may press
the START/STOP button (recommended) or
the Memory, or Date/Time Set ( ) buttons.
The cuff will deflate immediately after a button
is pressed.
RISK CATEGORY INDEX
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk
Category Index that automatically compares
each reading to criteria established by the U.S.
National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Heart
Lung and Blood Institute as described earlier in
this manual, and provides a helpful cue if your
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