Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 240 Graham Field
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Professional Blood Pressure Kit with Separate Stethoscope Model 240 240-INS-LAB-RevA09.
2 Congratulations on your purchase of the new Labtron Model 240. This aneroid sphygmomanometer is both easy-to-use and ideally suited for daily measurements. The systolic blood pressure reading and diastolic blood pressure reading are clearly shown at the completion of each reading.
3 Sa f et y G ui d el in e s - P le as e R ea d B ef o re Us e Important! Read and understand these instructions be- fore using the Labtron Blood Pressure Kit. If you do not understand any part of these instructions, contact your medical professional or GF dealer for direction in the use of this product.
4 About Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery tube while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood pressure.
5 Diastolic Pressure Systolic Pressure mmHg mmHg 180 160 140 130 120 80 85 90 100 1 10 Grade 3 Hypertension (Severe) Grade 2 Hypertension (Moderate) Grade 1 Hypertension (Mild) High-Normal Normal Optimal About Blood Pressure Lay out the parts as pictured below .
6 Helpful Tips BEFORE 1. READ this instruction manual carefully . 2. MEASURE your blood pressure at the same time each day . 3. RELAX for at least 5 minutes before taking a measurement. 4. REMOVE tight fitting clothing from your left upper arm. 5. DO NOT eat, smoke or exercise for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
7 A. Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Note: The level of your heart is slightly below your armpit. Relax your entire body , especi ally the area between your elbow and fingers.
8 T o apply the cuff 1. Press two fingers one inch above the bend of the elbow on the inside of the arm. Y ou may feel the pulse of the brachial artery . Even if you do not feel the pulse, the stethoscope will allow you to hear the pulse sounds. 2. Slip cuff up your arm.
9 Measurement Procedures 1. T o fa st en th e c uf f , p re ss th e h oo k m at er ia l fi rm ly a ga in st t he f uz zy p il e ma te ria l. Mak e su re t he s tet ho sc op e che st pi ec e sit s ov er th e br ac hi al a rt er y . If n ec es sar y , re ad ju st t he cu f f.
10 Measurement Procedures 7. As the cuff deflates, listen carefully with the stethoscope for your pulse beat. The first sound represents the Systolic reading and the last sound represents your Diastolic reading. NOTE: If you make a mistake do not reinflate the cuff.
11 Limited Warranty GF Health Products, Inc. guarantees this product from the date of purchase for the following terms: fr ee do m fr om def ec ts in m at er ial an d wo rk ma ns hip : o ne yea r cali.
GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 © August 2009 GF Health Products, Inc.
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