Oregon Scientific BPW120 user manual Is Mean Arterial Pressure?, Memory, and not necessarily

Mean arterial	The average blood pressure
pressure	measured (for more
	information, see page 4, “What
	is Mean Arterial Pressure?”).
Pulse	Pulse rate per minute.
Millimeter(s)	Measurement unit for
of mercury	blood pressure
Kilopascal	Measurement unit
	for blood pressure
Memory	If “MEM” shows, the displayed
	measurement value is from the
	memory, and not necessarily
	from the last reading.
Weak battery	Batteries are low and need
	to be replaced.
Inflating	Unit is inflating with air to
	obtain the required level of
	pressure.
Deflating	Wrist cuff air is exhausting,

NOTE: The arrow on the left side of the LCD display indicates the type of measurement taken and its unit (for example, MAP measured in mmHg, or SYS/DIA measured in kPa)

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using your blood pressure monitor.

·This device is intended for adult use only.

·This device is intended for non-invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood pressure. It is not intended for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining a blood pressure measurement.

·Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure. Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on the measurements of this device. Consult a physician for treatment advice.

·If you are taking medication, consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician.

·This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations.

·If the cuff pressure exceeds 300mmHg, the unit will automatically deflate. Should the cuff not deflate when pressures exceeds 300mmHg, detach the cuff from the wrist and press the button to stop inflation.

·To avoid measurement errors, carefully read this manual before using the product.

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