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A DV ANCED M ANUAL I NFLA TE Blood Pr essur e Monitor T rilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-705 English • Français • Español UA705 6/3/05 12:46 PM Page 1.
Please read this important information before using your monitor . ☞ Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to inter- pret your blood pressur e measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. ☞ Have your physician review your pr ocedure for using this device.
Fast. Easy . Accurate. Congratulations on pur chasing a state-of-the-art LifeSour ce ® blood pr essur e monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today . Designed for ease of use and accuracy , this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pr es- sur e r egimen.
WHA T DISPLA Y SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 HOW UA-705 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 BEFORE YOU ST ART . . . . . . . . .
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-2 WHA T DISPLA Y SYMBOLS MEAN ? Display Symbol Recommended Action Measurement is in progr ess, remain as still as possible. T ake measurement again and con- sult with your physician. Replace all batteries with new ones when the symbol blinks.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-3 MONITOR COMPONENTS ? ? ARM CUFF PROPER FIT RANGE INDEX MARK AIR HOSE DISPLA Y ST ART BUTTON AIR SOCKET AIR CONNECTOR PLUG EXHAUST RUBBER BULB BA.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-4 Y ou must install 1 type AA (1.5 volt) batter y and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it (alkaline batteries recommended). T o install battery (or replace it if the "Low Battery" symbol appears on display), proceed as follows: 1.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-5 USE SMALL CUFF USE LARGE CUFF PROPER FIT RANGE INDEX I N D E X Ea SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE ARM SIZE RECOMMENDED CUFF SIZE REPLACEMENT CUFF MODEL# 9.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-6 Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: ☞ Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement. ☞ Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement. ☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bar e arm.
5. Press the ST AR T button. Y our average blood pressure r eading will appear with the number of measurements stored in memory (i.e. A25 = total of 25 measurements stored in memory) and a flashing symbol, indicating that monitor is ready for measurement.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-8 T AKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 8. When the correct pressurization has been r eached, the automatic exhaust mechanism will gradually reduce the pressur e in the cuff. Sit quietly during measurement.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-9 The UA-705 Blood Pressure Monitor pr ovides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The Irr egular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular Heartbeat has occurred during measur ement.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-1 0 ABOUT A VERAGE READING ABOUT PRESSURE RA TING INDICA TOR™ The Pressure Rating Indicator ™ is a feature which pr o- vides a snapshot of your blood pressure classification based on your measurements.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-11 ABOUT MEMOR Y The UA-705 automatically stores up to 30 blood pressur e and pulse measure- ments in its memory . Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-1 2 What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the for ce exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pr essure occurs when the heart expands.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-13 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults The following standards for assessing high blood pr essure (without regar d to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-1 4 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What Is Hypertension? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when r eadings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untr eated.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-15 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Answers to Why Y our Readings Are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’ s Office Why are my readings differ ent betw.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-1 6 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measur ement is consistency . T o get the most benefit out of your monitor , it is important to establish a “ baseline measurement.
LifeSource Health Line (T oll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-17 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Nothing appears in the display , after pressing the ST AR T button. The cuff does not deflate properly The unit does not measure. Readings are too high or too low . The value is differ- ent from that meas- ured at a clinic or doctor ’ s office.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 SPECIFICA TIONS Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UA-705 T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscillometric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital character height; Pressure (15.
E-19 CONT ACT INFORMA TION Our products ar e designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods, and offer accurate, easy to use, home monitoring and treatment options.
A division of A&D Engineering, Inc. 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 www .LifeSourceOnline.com Pressure Rating Indicator is a trademark and LifeSour ce is a registered trademark of A&D Medical. Pr essure Rating Indicator is patent pending.
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