Omron IntelliSense IA1B User Manual

Normal Heartbeat
Irregular Heartbeat
Pulse
Blood pressure
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Blood pressure
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Correct Usage
What is Irregular Heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat is a
heartbeat rhythm that varies by
more or less than 25% from the
average heartbeat rhythm detected
while the unit is measuring the
systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
If such an irregular rhythm is
detected more than twice during
measurement, irregular heartbeat
symbol (
) appears on the display when the measurement results
are displayed.
What is Arrhythmia?
A heartbeat is stimulated by electrical signals that cause the heart to contract.
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heartbeat rhythm is abnormal due to flaws
in the bio-electrical system that drives the heartbeat. Typical symptoms are
skipped heartbeats, premature contraction, an abnormally rapid (tachycardia)
or slow (bradycardia) pulse. This can be caused by heart disease, aging,
physical predisposition, stress, lack of sleep, fatigue etc. Arrhythmia can only be
diagnosed by a doctor through a special examination.
Whether the appearance of irregular heartbeat symbol (
) in the results
indicates arrhythmia or not can only be determined by an examination and
diagnosis by your doctor.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol (
) is shown frequently, please let your
doctor aware of it. Self-diagnosis and treatment based on measurement results
is dangerous. Be sure to follow the instructions of your doctor.
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How to Take a Measurement
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Omron IntelliSense IA1B Specifications

Measurement Specifications

pressure measurement range	0 to 299 mmHg
pulse measurement range	40-180/min
pressure accuracy	±3mmHg or 2% of reading
pulse accuracy	±5% of reading

Power

power source	4 “AA” batteries
battery life	Approx. 300 uses

Operating Environment

operating temperature	10°C to 40°C
operating humidity	30 to 90% RH
storage temperature	-20°C to 60°C

Weight and Dimensions

main unit weight	Approximately 355 g
main unit dimensions	Approx. 155 mm(l) x 84 mm(w) x 131 mm(h)
cuff size	Approximately 152 mm(w) Cuff tube 600 mm(l)