BIOS BD201 - Care and Maintenance of the Blood Pressure Device

• MorningHypertension(>135/85mmHg):Recently,severalstudieshaveidentiedelevatedcardiovascular
risks (heart failure, stroke, angina) associated with “morning hypertension”. There is a typical rise in blood
pressure during the physiological changes from sleep to arising for the day.
• Theidealtimetomeasureyourbloodpressureisinthemorningjustafteryouwakeup,beforebreakfast
and any physical activity, and in the absence of the urge to urinate. If this is not possible, try to take the
measurements later in the morning, before you start any physical activity. Relax for a few minutes before you
record your blood pressure.
• Yourbloodpressureincreasesordecreasesunderthefollowingcircumstances:
Blood pressure is higher than normal:
— when you are excited, nervous, or tense
— while taking a bath
— during and after exercise or strenuous physical activity
— when it is cold
— within one hour after meals
— after drinking tea, coffee, or other caffeinated drinks
— after smoking tobacco
— when your bladder is full
Blood pressure is lower than normal:
— after consuming alcohol
— after taking a bath
• Thepulsedisplayisnotsuitableforcheckingthefrequencyofheartpacemakers.
• Ifyouhavebeendiagnosed with a severe arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, vascular constriction, liver
disorders, or diabetes, have a cardiac pacemaker, or are pregnant, measurements made with this instrument
should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
• Takecarewhilehandlingthebatteriesinthedevice.Incorrectusagemaycausebatteryuidleakage.
To prevent such accidents, refer to the following instructions:
— Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
— Turn off power after use. Remove and store the batteries if you are not planning to use the device for an
extended period of time.
— Do not mix different types, brands, or size of batteries. This may cause damage to the product.
— Do not mix old and new batteries.
— Remove batteries and dispose of them according to the proper regulations in your area.
— Do not disassemble batteries or expose them to heat or fire.
— Do not short-circuit the batteries.
— Do not use rechargeable batteries.
1.2B Care of the Device
For prolonged life of your blood pressure monitor, note the following instructions:
• Donotdroporbangtheunit.Preventsuddenjerks,jars,orshockstothedevicetopreventdamage.
• Donotinsertanyforeignobjectsinanydeviceopeningsorvents.
• Donotdisassembletheunit.
• Iftheunithasbeenstoredatveryloworfreezingtemperatures,allowtoreachroomtemperaturebeforeusingit.
• Donotstoretheunitindirectsunlight,highhumidity,orinplaceswithalotofdust.
• Cleanthedevicewithasoftdrycloth.Donotusegasoline,thinnerorsimilarsolvents.Carefullyremovespots
on the cuff with a damp cloth and soap. Do not wash the cuff.