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Welch Allyn Home User Manual

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Welch Allyn® Home
Blood Pressure Monitor
Directions for use
901042 Automated Blood Pressure System
Software version 1.X
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Welch Allyn Home Specifications

General IconGeneral
Measurement MethodOscillometric
Display TypeLCD
ConnectivityBluetooth
Irregular Heartbeat DetectionYes
User Profiles2
Pressure Range0-299 mmHg
Device TypeUpper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Memory Capacity99 readings
Average ReadingYes
Pulse Rate Range40-180 bpm

Summary

Welch Allyn Home Blood Pressure Monitor: Introduction

Product Overview and Key Technologies

Indicated for adult home use, featuring SureBP for faster readings and Bluetooth for data management.

Blood Pressure Monitor Contraindications

When Not to Use the Device

Contraindicated for individuals with pacemakers/defibrillators; not a diagnostic device.

Understanding Welch Allyn Monitor Symbols

Documentation and Power Symbol Meanings

Explains warning, caution, and power symbols for safe operation and device status.

Blood Pressure Device and Cuff Identification

Key Symbols for Monitor and Cuff Components

Illustrates symbols for SureBP, artery marker, range, index edge, and material composition.

General Device and Safety Markings

Miscellaneous Device Identification Symbols

Covers symbols for applied part type, serial number, manufacturer, and equipment classification.

Blood Pressure Monitor Safety: Warnings and Cautions

The Importance of Safety Instructions

Emphasizes the importance of reading and adhering to all warnings and cautions for user safety.

Patient Safety and Usage Warnings

Warnings on Patient Suitability and Child Safety

Warns about risks for specific patient groups, self-treatment, and keeping the unit away from children.

Device Operation and Environmental Safety

Warnings for Device Use Context and Battery Safety

Warns against public use, battery burning, and advises on handling measurement discomfort.

Device Component and Interaction Safety

Warnings for Tube, Skin, and Equipment Safety

Advises against tube kinking, use on damaged skin, battery contact, and connecting to other medical equipment.

Maintenance, Modification, and Accessory Safety

Warnings on Servicing, Modifications, and Accessories

Warns against servicing during use, using unapproved accessories, and modifying the equipment.

What's Included: Device Package Contents

List of Items in the Blood Pressure Monitor Box

Lists the items included in the device box: monitor, cuff, batteries, and manual.

Blood Pressure Monitor Controls: Front Panel

Identifying Front Panel Features

Details the front panel components: cuff, air tube, connector, and power button.

Blood Pressure Monitor Controls: Rear Panel

Identifying Back Panel Features

Describes the rear panel components: direct current power connection and battery compartment.

Powering Your Blood Pressure Monitor

Understanding Power Options

Explains powering the monitor via AA batteries or an approved AC adapter.

Understanding the Monitor's LCD Display

Interpreting Screen Elements and Icons

Details information shown on the LCD: BP, pulse, alerts, connectivity, and battery status.

Blood Pressure Measurement Display Symbols

Key Symbols for BP Readings and Status

Describes symbols for BP readings, pulse rate, irregular heartbeat, and battery indicators.

Connectivity and Alert Indicators

Bluetooth Status and Alert Symbols Explained

Explains symbols for Bluetooth status, motion alerts, and out-of-range readings (HI/LO).

How to Measure Blood Pressure with Your Monitor

Overview of the Measurement Process

Patient as operator, measurement process, data transfer, and necessary components.

Setting Up Your Welch Allyn Blood Pressure Monitor

Battery Installation and Replacement Guide

Provides instructions and warnings for inserting, replacing, and disposing of batteries.

Connecting Monitor Components

How to Connect the Air Tube

Instructions for locating and connecting the blood pressure air tube to the monitor.

Pairing Your Monitor with Smart Devices

Bluetooth Pairing Procedure for Data Transfer

Steps to pair the monitor with smartphones/tablets for data transfer using Bluetooth 4.0.

Ensuring Accurate Blood Pressure Readings

Proper Cuff Placement Techniques

Guides on proper cuff placement on the upper arm for optimal measurement accuracy.

Starting a Blood Pressure Measurement

Preparation and Initiating Measurement

Details on preparing oneself, positioning the cuff, and initiating the measurement process.

Managing and Recording Measurement Results

Recording and Transferring Blood Pressure Data

Instructions for recording results manually or electronically and notes on consistent measurement conditions.

Disconnecting the Blood Pressure Air Tube

Procedure for Safely Disconnecting the Air Tube

Procedure for safely disconnecting the air tube from the monitor for storage.

Blood Pressure Facts, Pointers, and Best Practices

Understanding Blood Pressure Measurement Terms

Defines systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse rate for user understanding.

Factors Affecting Blood Pressure Readings

Understanding Daily Blood Pressure Fluctuations

Explains daily variations in blood pressure due to lifestyle, emotions, and medical factors.

Ensuring Accurate Blood Pressure Measurements

Factors Influencing Measurement Accuracy

Lists factors that cause inaccurate readings and factors that promote accurate measurements.

Maintenance and Cleaning Your Blood Pressure Monitor

Care and Maintenance Guidelines for Monitor and Cuff

Provides instructions for cleaning and maintaining the monitor and cuff for optimal performance.

Troubleshooting Your Blood Pressure Monitor

Resolving Technical Alarms and Issues

Guide for resolving technical issues like 'No power' or 'Low batteries' using provided solutions.

Troubleshooting Blood Pressure Monitor Error Messages

Addressing Specific Error Codes and Symptoms

Details solutions for error codes like E01, E03, E10, and E11 related to cuff security and motion.

Understanding Physiological Alarms

Interpreting High (HI) and Low (LO) Reading Alarms

Explains high (HI) and low (LO) reading alarms and recommended actions.

Blood Pressure Monitor Specifications

Key Technical and Performance Specifications

Lists key specifications including power, display, measurement range, and accuracy.

Device Compliance and Software Information

Radio Compliance and Software Version Details

Details radio compliance, software version, and external dimensions of the device.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

Information on FCC rules for compliance and preventing harmful radio interference.

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Information

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

States compliance with FCC RF exposure limits for uncontrolled environments.

Product Warranty and Service Information

Warranty Terms, Limitations, and Service

Details the two-year warranty, period start, and conditions that void the warranty.

Approved Accessories for Your Monitor

List of Compatible Cuffs and Adapters

Enumerates approved accessories such as D-Ring cuffs and the AC adapter for the monitor.

Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity

Guidance on Electromagnetic Emissions

Guidance on electromagnetic emissions and cautions regarding wireless communication equipment.

Electromagnetic Immunity Testing Standards

Immunity to ESD, Transients, and Surge

Details immunity tests for ESD, fast transient/burst, and surge, along with compliance levels.

Electromagnetic Immunity Performance Data

Immunity to Voltage Variations and Magnetic Fields

Covers immunity to voltage dips, interruptions, and power frequency magnetic fields.

RF Interference Management and Safety

Conducted RF Immunity and Separation Distances

Details conducted RF immunity and recommended separation distances for RF communications equipment.

Radiated RF Interference Control

Radiated RF Immunity and Separation Formulas

Covers radiated RF immunity and provides formulas for calculating separation distances.

RF Communications Equipment Separation Distances

Recommended Separation Distances Table

Table providing recommended separation distances for RF transmitters based on output power.

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