Omron Healthcare M5-I Omron spare parts, Some useful information about blood pressure

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OMRON spare parts

Mains adapter

Small cuffs,

Arm circumference 15 - 22 cm

Calibration

The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been carefully tested and is designed for a long service life. It is generally recommended to have the monitor ins- pected every two years to ensure correct functioning and accuracy. Please consult your authorised dealer or the OMRON Customer Service at the address given on the packaging/attached literature.

OMRON devices are especially designed for regular blood pressure monitoring. OMRON therefore has direct contact with medical specialists and takes advice.

Spare parts & accessories

OMRON considers, due to high company quality stan- dards, the main unit as a non-serviceable part becau- se of the necessity of proper calibration after replace- ment of high tech components.

Some useful information about blood pressure

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’s cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is called the SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE; the lowest is the DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE. Both pres- sure readings, the SYSTOLIC and DIASTOLIC, are necessary to enable a doctor to evaluate the status of a patient’s blood pressure.

Many factors such as physical activity, anxiety, or the time of day, can influence

your blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically low in the morning and increases from afternoon to eve- ning. It is lower in the summer and higher in the winter.

Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and measurements are written with the systolic pressure before the diastolic e.g. A blood pressure written as 140/90, is referred to as 140 over 90 mmHg.

High Blood Pressure

The discovery that you have high blood pressure is more often than not a chance finding. People with high blood pressure usually feel well unless the blood pressure has been high for some time, and complications have occurred. Such complications may effect the heart, brain and other important organs. They may bring on ill health and affect your enjoyment of life. It is because of the complications, rather than the high blood pressure itself, that this condition is taken so seriously today.

Normal cuff,

Arm circumference 22 – 32 cm

Extra large cuffs,

Arm circumference 32 – 42 cm

High blood pressure is sometimes referred to as raised blood pressure, elevated blood pressure, or hyper- tension. Most people with this condition require regular long-term drug treatment, usually in the form of tablets. Some can lower their blood pressure sufficiently by other means, such as changing diet and lifesty- le.

People who have high blood pressure, and who also understand their condition, have an advantage. They are more likely to attend for regular check-ups, to cooperate with advised diets and changes in lifestyle, and to take medicines correctly. This immediately leads to better health. It is hoped that, by a better understan- ding of high blood pressure and how it is treated, you will take an active and informed part in your health care, and so enjoy a better quality of life.

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