User`s guide

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Welcome to the Meditech ABPM-04 system
Thank you for purchasing ABPM-04, the ambulatory blood pressure monitor of Meditech Ltd. For
best use of the device and the adjoining software please read this guide carefully. It is aimed at giving
you practical knowledge and a general overview of the ABPM-04 system. The use of the adjoining
CardioVisions software requires virtually no previous computer literacy. The explanation of any terms
you might be unfamiliar with can be found in the extensive on-line help. We are always ready to be at
your disposal through your local distributor or directly through our office.
Meditech Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WORKING WITH ABPM-04 ................................................................................................................................ 5
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HE ABPM-04 DEVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 5
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ATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS ........................................................................................................................ 6
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CCESSORIES OF ABPM-04................................................................................................................................. 6
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ECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF ABPM-04 .............................................................................................................. 7
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OUTINE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 7
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HE OPERATION OF ABPM-04 ............................................................................................................................. 8
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ULES OF MONITORING ........................................................................................................................................ 8
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NDICATIONS FOR USE .......................................................................................................................................... 8
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LOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................................ 8
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UFFS AND THEIR APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................... 9
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HE BUTTONS OF ABPM-04 .............................................................................................................................. 10
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HE LCD OF ABPM-04 ..................................................................................................................................... 11
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ONNECTING ABPM-04 TO THE COMPUTER ...................................................................................................... 12
THE CARDIOVISIONS PROGRAM - INTRODUCTION................................................................................. 12
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TARTING CARDIOVISIONS ................................................................................................................................ 12
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ARDIOVISIONS SCREENS .................................................................................................................................. 12
THE CARDIOVISIONS STARTUP SCREEN.................................................................................................... 13
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HE STATUS LINE ............................................................................................................................................... 13
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HE SPEED BUTTONS .......................................................................................................................................... 14
MENUS OF THE CARDIOVISIONS PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 15
TOOLBARS OF THE CARDIOVISIONS PROGRAM ...................................................................................... 15
THE DATABASE SCREEN ................................................................................................................................ 16
THE EVALUATION SCREEN............................................................................................................................ 17
THE REPORT EDITOR SCREEN....................................................................................................................... 18
INSTALLATION OF ABPM-04 AND CARDIOVISIONS ................................................................................ 19
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ONNECTING ABPM-04 TO THE COMPUTER ...................................................................................................... 19
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NSTALLATION AND FIRST START OF CARDIOVISIONS ........................................................................................ 20
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EGISTRATION OF CARDIOVISIONS.................................................................................................................... 22
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DDING NEW USERS ........................................................................................................................................... 23
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ELECTING THE COMMUNICATION PORT............................................................................................................. 24
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MPORTING EXISTING ABPM DATA.................................................................................................................... 25
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ARDIOVISIONS HELP........................................................................................................................................ 25
CARDIOVISIONS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .............................................................................. 26
MEDITECH ABPM-04 PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................ 26