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A&D UA-787 Instruction Manual
Summary of UA-787
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Trilingual instruction guide – model ua-787 e n g l i s h • f r a n ç a i s • e s p a ñ o l q uick r esponse blood pressure monitor.
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This monitor is clinically validated ✓ this lifesource ® blood pressure monitor has undergone and passed a clinical validation study to determine the performance and accuracy. This monitor is clinically validated according to the british hypertension society (bhs) stan- dard. The bhs is the most pre...
Page 3: Precautions
Please read this important information before using your monitor. ☞ please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to inter- pret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. ☞ have your physician review your procedure for using...
Page 4: Fast. Easy. Accurate.
Fast. Easy. Accurate. Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art lifesource ® blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. Physicians agree that d...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
What display symbols mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 monitor components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 how ua-787 works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 selecting t...
Page 6: What Display Symbols Mean
Lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-2 what display symbols mean ? ? Display symbol recommended action measurement is in progress, remain as still as possible. Take measurement again and consult with your physician. Replace all batteries with new ones when the symbol blinks. Alkaline...
Page 7: Monitor Components
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 monitor components ? E-3 ? Systolic pressure memory button ac adapter jack start button clock button air hose easy-fit™ cuff air connector plug air socket battery cover battery compartment diastolic pressure cuff inflation meter pulse rate...
Page 8: How Ua-787 Works
You must install 4 type aa (1.5 volt) batteries (alkaline batteries recommended), or use the ac adapter (see page e-14 for using the monitor with ac adapter) and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it. To install batteries (or replace them if the “low battery” symbol appears on display), pro...
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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 will produce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure. With your arm hanging at the side of your b...
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Adjusting the built-in clock the ua-787 quick response monitor has a built-in clock that gives you the time and date and can tell you when a blood pressure reading stored in mem- ory was taken. We recommend that you adjust the clock prior to use. To adjust the clock, follow these simple steps: 1. Pr...
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Setting the alarm the ua-787 quick response monitor allows you to set up to three alarms per day to notify you when to take your blood pressure. To set the alarm(s): 1. Press and hold the clock button until the digits start blinking. Then press and release the memory button. "p-1" will be shown at t...
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Tips for blood pressure monitoring: ☞ relax for several minutes before measurement. ☞ do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measure- ment. ☞ remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm. ☞ unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure....
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In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-9 taking your blood pressure 4. Press the start button. Your average blood pressure reading will appear with the number of measurements stored in memory (i.E. A25 = total of 25 measurements stored in memory). As the cuff pressurizes, mea...
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Lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-10 measurement with the desired systolic pressure: if your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmhg follow these steps: 1. Place the cuff on the left arm, unless your physician tells you otherwise. 2. Press and hold the start button until ...
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What is an irregular heartbeat about cuff inflation meter the ua-787 blood pressure monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The irregular heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an irregular heartbeat has occured d...
Page 16: About Average Reading
Lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-12 about average reading the ua-787 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. When taking a measurement, the average blood pressure reading will appear and the number of measurements stored in mem...
Page 17: About Memory
This monitor automatically stores up to sixty (280) blood pressure and pulse measurements in memory. Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest. To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps: 1. When the display screen is showing only the ti...
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Using the monitor with ac adapter lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-14 the ua-787 has an ac adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home. We recommend you use only the lifesource ac adapter to avoid potential damage to the monitor. Connecting the ac adapte...
Page 19: What Is 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...
Page 20: About Blood Pressure
About blood pressure lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-16 assessing high blood pressure for adults the following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.G. Diabetes, ...
Page 21: What Is Hypertension?
What is hypertension? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when readings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a “silent killer” because it does not always produce sy...
Page 22: About Blood Pressure
About blood pressure lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-18 answers to why your readings are different between home and at the doctor’s office why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office? Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital set...
Page 23: About Blood Pressure
Establishing baseline measurements the most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is important to establish a “baseline measurement.” this helps build a foundation of meas- urements that you can use to compare a...
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 e-20 troubleshooting problem nothing appears in the display, after i press the start button. The cuff does not inflate. The unit does not measure. Readings are too high or too low. The value is differ- ent from that measured at a clinic or doctor’s ...
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ua-787 type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscillometric display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital, 20-mm character height pressure/pulse displayed simultaneously time/date . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 26: Blood Pressure Cuffs
Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods, and offer accurate, easy to use, home monitoring and treatment options. Our full product line includes: digital blood pressure monitors manual blood pressure kits blood pressure cuffs stethoscopes perso...
Page 27: Important!
A division of a&d engineering, inc. 1756 automation parkway san jose, ca 95131 www.Lifesourceonline.Com pressure rating indicator and easy-fit tm cuff are trademarks and lifesource is a registered trademark of a&d medical. Pressure rating indicator is patent pending. ©2009 a&d medical. All rights re...