The monitor must be programmed with the OMRON BP Tracker Software installed on the computer (for details see Software Manual). Once the pre- programmed time is reached, the monitor will start operating automatically and perform blood pressure measurements based on the monitoring plan. To obtain reliable BP readings, certain rules must be observed.
2.4. Rules of Monitoring
1.Inform the patient about the goal and expected results of the monitoring. Provide an event/patient diary and rules to observe. The Patient’s Quick Guide will help the patient to remember what has been discussed with you.
The Patient’s Quick Guide can be given to the patient. It also includes a patient diary. This can be found at the end of this user manual, electronic versions are available on the
2.Patients can t the unit comfortably with the adjustable straps of the carry pouch.
3.It is advisable to wear a thin shirt under the ABP cuff. This does not in uence the accuracy of blood pressure measurement, but it prevents problems caused by
4.The cuff should be properly placed and connected.
5.Patientsshouldavoidexcessmovementduringbloodpressuremeasurements. They should hold their arm loose, slightly away from their chest.
6.Should the blood pressure measurements cause blood shots, torpidity or pain in the hand, the cuff should be removed from the arm immediately and disconnected from the monitor. Such occurrence should be reported to the physician as soon as possible or at the latest after the monitoring session.
7.Patients should not remove the monitor even at night. By loosening the straps, they can avoid problems when turning in their sleep. The monitor does not disturb most patients at night.
8.Patients may start extra blood pressure measurements with the START button of the OMRON M24/7 monitor, marked with a triangle. They should mark events such as taking medication with the EVENT button, marked with a heart. They should also mark the time of going to bed and rising from bed, with the DAY/NIGHT button marked with a crescent moon. They may interrupt any single blood pressure measurement if necessary by pressing any button.
9.Should the batteries run down during a monitoring session, they can be simply replaced. Monitoring will continue, and data will not be lost.
10.Patients should never measure anybody else’s blood pressure with an OMRON M24/7 during an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring session.
2.5. Monitoring Step by Step
Before you begin, you must have the OMRON BP Tracker Software properly installed and con gured on your computer, and the monitor correctly connected (for details see Software Manual). To program your monitor, you will need the optical interface cable which is included in the set properly connected to your computer’s USB port and the communication port (USB) correctly selected in the OMRON BP Tracker Software.
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