TM Congratulations. You have purchased a LifeSource state-of-the-art blood pressure monitor, one of the most technologically advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace today. This LifeSource monitor is designed to make your daily regimen useful, and convenient.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ? WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN MONITOR COMPONENTS ....................3 .........................4 HOW 779 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 — 10 ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
? WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol MEASUREMENT IN PROGRESS M LOW BATTERY CUFF ERROR 3 ? Condition/ Cause Recommended Action Appears during measurement; blinks when pulse is detected. Remain still and refrain from talking; measurement in progress. Previous measurement stored in memory. Battery voltage is too low for monitor to work properly. Replace all batteries with new ones. Appears if pressure value is unstable due to movement during reading.
MONITOR COMPONENTS SYSTOLIC mmHg TM AIR SOCKET MEASUREMENT IN PROGRESS ? UA-777 DIASTOLIC mmHg DIGITAL BLOOD UA-779 PRESSURE BLOOD MONITOR PRESSURE MONITOR PUL / min SYSTOLIC DISPLAY DIASTOLIC DISPLAY PULSE DISPLAY LOW BATTERY DISPLAY MEMORY START START MEMORY RECALL BUTTON START BUTTON AIR CONNECTOR TUBE CUFF BATTERY COMPARTMENT ADJUSTMENT SCREW BLACK PROTECTION CAP ON ADJUSTMENT SCREW LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 ? 4
? HOW 779 WORKS LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillometric method” — a noninvasive blood pressure determination. The term “oscillation” refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse. The cuff is first inflated until the artery is fully blocked. Then, the monitor takes measurements while the cuff deflates.
SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small yields a measurement that is higher. With your arm hanging at the side of your body, measure the circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between shoulder and elbow. RECOMMENDED CUFF SIZE REPLACEMENT CUFF MODEL# 5.1” - 7.9” (13-20cm) Small UA-279 7.5” - 12.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: ☞ Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement. ☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm. ☞ Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure. Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps: 1. Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart. 2.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4. Press the START button, remain still and do not talk as the cuff automatically inflates to the correct level. 5. If your systolic is higher than 250 mmHg you will need to hold down the START button to inflate the cuff to the proper level 40 mmHg over your usual systolic measurement. The maximum cuff pressure is set at 320 mmHg. If it reaches 320 mmHg, the auto exhaust will be triggered and cuff pressure will deflate to 0. 6. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 7. When measurement is complete, the systolic and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed. The cuff deflates and the monitor shuts off after a few moments, or you can turn it off by pressing the START button. 8. Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the chart (see page 16), indicating date and time of measurement.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE We advise that you record the date and time after each measurement because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time. NOTE: If you wish to take your blood pressure again, relax and wait 5–10 minutes to enable the flow of blood in the arm to return to normal. There is no need to wait if someone else wishes to use the monitor.
CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY Exhaust velocity is the rate at which the air pressure in the cuff deflates during the course of measurement. It is preset at the factory and generally does not need any further adjustment. NOTE: The exhaust rate of your monitor was preset and tested at the factory to ensure proper measurement. The rate set is dependent on cuff size, not arm size. If using a cuff other than the one shipped with the unit, you may need to adjust the exhaust velocity rate.
CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY If the exhaust velocity range is not within 2 to 5 mmHg, make the following adjustment with the unit turned off: 1. With the edge of your fingernail, peel off the thin black plastic disk covering the adjustment screw. If there is no thin plastic disk, proceed to step 2. REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW 2. Using a small screwdriver, rotate adjustment screw about 45 degrees clockwise (to raise the rate) or counterclockwise (to lower the rate). 3.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ❤ What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). What Affects Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can significantly alter blood pressure.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ❤ Assessing High Blood Pressure The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age) have been established by the National Institutes of Health JNCVI.
❤ ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home? It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is commonly called “white coat hypertension.
TM B L O O D P R E S S U R E Name: DATE Age: AM SYS/DIA PULSE R E C O R D Weight: PM SYS/DIA PULSE 1/14 9:30 132/98 P 69 6:30 128/87 P 63 E X A M P L E LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 ❤ 16
✓ IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this important information before using your monitor. ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. Have your physician review your procedure for using this device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ✓ Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UA-779 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oscillometric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital, character height Pressure (15.5)/pulse (10mm) displayed simultaneously Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 readings Measurement range . . . . . . . . .Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse: 40 pulses to 200 pulses per minute Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTACT INFORMATION Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods, and offer accurate, easy to use, home monitoring and treatment options. The product line includes: Aneroid Blood Pressure Kits Blood Pressure Cuffs Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Digital Thermometers Stethoscopes This LifeSource product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty. See warranty card for details.
