Lumiscope 1145 - Manual (Page 3)

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 40 kPa (300 mmHg), the
unit will automatically deflate. Should the cuff not
deflate when pressures exceeds 40 kPa (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.
User Shows which user
profile (1 or 2 is
being displayed)
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 needed level of
pressure
Deflating Wrist cuff air is
exhausting or
deflating
Millimeter(s) of
mercury Measurement unit
for blood pressure
Kilopascal Measurement unit
for blood pressure
Voice activation Voice announcing
your blood
pressure measured
kPa
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION
Systolic pressure The highest blood
pressure measured
Diastolic pressure The lowest blood
pressure measured
Time (hour: minutes) Current time
Mean arterial
pressure Average blood
pressure measured
(see “What is Mean
Arterial Pressure
(MAP)?” for more
information)
Pulse Pulse rate per
minute
Display Explanation
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION
3 4
2
1
1. Wrist cuff
2. Battery compartment