Oregon Scientific Wrist Blood Pressure MOnitor BPW129 - Manual (Page 4)

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Caring for your blood pressure monitor
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this
product, please observe the following care guidelines.
· When not in use, store the main unit in the protective
plastic container that came with it.
· Do not immerse the main unit in water. If it comes in
contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free
cloth.
· Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to wipe off the main
unit casing and cuff. Do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaning agents, as these may cause damage.
· Remove the batteries whenever you are planning to store
the main unit for a long period of time.
· When replacing batteries, use new batteries as specified
in this user manual. Do not mix new and old batteries.
· Do not place objects such as stickers on the wrist cuff or
main unit, as these may impair the measurement.
· Do not subject the main unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature changes, or humidity. Such treatment
may result in malfunction, a shorter electronic life span,
damaged batteries, or distorted parts.
· Do not tamper with the internal components. Doing so
will terminate the product warranty and may cause
damage. The main unit contains no user-serviceable
parts.
· If you no longer need to use this product, protect the
environment by bringing it to your dealer or designated
collection point for proper disposal.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood against
the walls of arteries during cardiac contraction and relaxation
(e.g., the pumping action of the heart).
What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?
When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart,
blood pressure reaches its maximum value. This highest
pressure in the cycle is known as systolic pressure. When
the heart relaxes between heartbeats, the lowest blood
pressure is diastolic pressure.
What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average pressure
that forces blood through the arteries. It is not the average of
the systolic and diastolic blood pressure; rather, MAP
corresponds to a state of balance between the compressive
and expansive forces acting on the arterial wall when there
is no distension outward or inward. MAP is an excellent way
to evaluate the stress on the walls of your blood vessels,
and can be used to evaluate excessive load on the
cardiovascular system. Show your MAP history to your doctor
to provide additional information that may help him or her
understand your situation.
Why measure your blood pressure?
Blood pressure measurement can highly reflect one’s health
condition. High blood pressure is potentially linked to serious
illnesses such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure.
Since there is no symptom most of the time, many