LifeSource UA-767 Plus manual Troubleshooting, Establishing Baseline Measurements

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 measurements that you can use to compare against future readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure monitoring. This involves doing everything the same way when you measure (e.g. measuring during the same time of day, in the same location, sitting in the same chair, using the same cuff, etc.). Once you establish your baseline measurement, you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on things lifestyle changes or medication treatment.

How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure writ- ten first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with the letter “P” followed by the pulse rate—P 72, for example. Please see the back of the manual for the blood pressure tracking record.

Customer Support Tools Online

Additional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com (in Canada - www.autocontrol.com) to help you get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring. These include:

•Large Print Instruction Manuals

•Animated Operating Instructions for select models

•Additional Logbook Sheets

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Probable cause	Corrective action
Nothing appears	Batteries are drained.	Replace all batteries with new
in the display, after		ones. Alkaline batteries
I press the START		recommended.
button.
	Battery terminals are not in	Reinstall the batteries with
	the correct position.	negative and positive termi-
		nals matching those indicated
		in the battery compartment.
The cuff does not	Battery voltage is too low.	Replace all batteries with new
inflate.	Low battery symbol blinks.	ones. Alkaline batteries rec-
	[If the batteries are drained	ommended.
	completely, the mark does
	not appear.]
The unit does not	The cuff is not fastened	Fasten the cuff correctly.
	properly.
measure. Readings
are too high or too	You moved your arm or	Make sure you remain very
low.
	body during the	still and quiet during the mea-
	measurement.	surement.
	The cuff position is not	Sit comfortably and still. Make
	correct.	sure the cuff is at the same
		level as your heart.
	You are using the wrong	See Pg. E-5 "Selecting the
	size cuff.	Correct Cuff."
	Taking too many readings	Relax five minutes before each
	on the same arm in a short	measurement.
	period of time.
The value is differ-	The healthcare professional	See Pg. E-15 "Answers to
ent from that	may be using a different	Why Your Readings Are
measured at a clinic	sized cuff.	Different Between Home and
or doctor’s office.		the Doctor’s Office."
	Your measurements may	See Pg. E-14 "Why Measure
	be elevated by white coat	Blood Pressure at Home."
	hypertension

NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call 1- 888-726-9966 (In Canada - 1-800-461-0991). Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.

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