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Oregon Scientificâ„¢ Wrist Blood
Pressure Monitor (BPW120)
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................... 2
Key features ...................................................................... 2
Main unit ........................................................................ 2
Plastic storage container................................................ 2
LCD display symbols ..................................................... 2
Safety and care instructions ........................................... 3
Safety precautions ......................................................... 3
Caring for your blood pressure monitor .......................... 4
About blood pressure ...................................................... 4
What is blood pressure? ................................................ 4
What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure? ....... 4
What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)? ......................... 4
Why measure your blood pressure? .............................. 4
What is the standard blood pressure classification? ...... 5
Why does my blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day?
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How the blood pressure monitor works ......................... 5
Getting started .................................................................. 6
Installing and replacing the batteries.............................. 6
Setting the date, time and measurement units ............... 6
Positioning the wrist cuff ................................................ 7
Taking a blood pressure measurement .......................... 8
Helpful tips for taking a measurement ........................... 8
Recalling measurements stored in the memory ............ 9
Troubleshooting guide ................................................... 10
About Oregon Scientific ................................................ 11
Specifications ................................................................. 11
Information about the CE mark ..................................... 12
Blood pressure log book ............................................... 12