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A UTOMA TIC W RIST Blood Pr essur e Monitor T rilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-328 English • Français • Español.
Please read this important information befor e using your monitor . ☞ Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpr et 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 essur e r egimen.
E-1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ? WHA T DISPLA Y SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 HOW UB-328 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 BEFORE YOU ST AR T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
? WHA T DISPLA Y SYMBOLS MEAN ? E-2 Display Symbol Battery Low Recommended Action Measurement is in pr ogress, remain as still as possible. T ake measurement again and consult with your physician. Replace all batteries with new ones. Alkaline batteries recommended.
BA TTERY HOLDER COVER ST ART BUTT ON CUFF ? MONITOR COMPONENTS ? E-3 SYSTOLIC PRESSURE DIASTOLIC PRESSURE PULSE RA TE In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 MEMORY BUTT ON CASE.
E-4 The UB-328 pr ovides accurate readings on wrists with a cir cumference between 5.3 and 7.7" (13.5 and 19.5 cm). The unit requir es two "AAA" (1.5 volt) batteries to operate (alkaline batteries recommended). T o install batteries (or to replace when "Low Battery" symbol appears), pr oceed as follows: 1.
T AKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressur e Monitoring: ☞ Relax for about 5 minutes before measur ement. ☞ Do not smoke or ingest caf feine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement. ☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuf f on bare wrist.
E-6 T AKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 6. After the cuf f is fully inflated, it will automatically start to deflate and ❤ symbol will appear to indicate that measurement is in pr ogress. Once the pulse is detected, the symbol will flash with each pulse beat.
WHA T IS AN IRREGULAR HEAR TBEA T The UB-328 Blood Pressur e Monitor provides a blood pr essure and pulse rate measurement even when an irr egular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular Heartbeat has occured during measur ement.
ABOUT MEMOR Y The UB-328 automatically stores up to 30 blood pr essure and pulse measurements in its memory . Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the or der of the newest to the oldest. The oldest reading displays as "n01".
E-9 In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressur e is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressur e occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands.
Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults The following standar ds for assessing high blood pressure (without r egard 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 into consideration and may af fect these figures.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E-11 In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 What Is Hypertension? Hypertension (high blood pressur e) is the diagnosis given when readings consis- tently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead to str oke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated.
Answers to Why Y our Readings are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’ s Of fice Why are my r eadings different between home and at a doctor’ s office? Y our blood pressur e readings taken in a doctor’ s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of appr ehension and anxiety .
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E-13 In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressur e measurement is consistency . T o get the most benefit out of your monitor , it is important to establish a “baseline measurement.
E-1 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective action Replace all batteries with new ones. Alkaline batteries recommended. Reinstall the batteries with negative and positive terminals matching those indicated in the battery compartment. Replace all batteries with new ones.
E-15 In Canada - Auto Control Medical (T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 SPECIFICA TIONS Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UB-328 T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscillometric Display . . . . . . . .
CONT ACT INFORMA TION Our pr oducts are designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods, and of fer 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. Pressure Rating Indicator is patent pending.
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