Citizen - CH 657 digital blood pressure monitor White

Features:

• 90 memory recall function
• Irregular heartbeat indicator
• Body movement indicator
• Average of last 3 readings
• 15mm-Slim design
• Large LCD display
• Large buttons for easy operation
• One-touch operation
• Automatic Power-off
• With compact storage case

General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement:

• To deflate the cuff quickly, press the “START/STOP” switch.
• The attached cuff is suitable for wrist circumferences of 13.5-21.5 cm.
• When attaching the cuff, the body of a blood pressure monitor should be placed on the inside of your wrist.
• Self-measurement is not a therapy! In no event should you change the dosage of your medication prescribed by your physician
• As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you should urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement.
• Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement may affect the results.
• Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day. Measurements should be taken regularly at the same time each day.
• DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one measurement. Keep a continuing record of your blood pressure variations. A complete picture can only be obtained from a large number of readings.
• Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.
• To obtain correct blood pressure measurements
• Take five or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring your blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you will not get a valid reading.
• Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or irritated, suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or have just taken some exercise or eaten a meal.
• Wrap the cuff around your wrist snugly.
• DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or drinking.
• If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood pressure.
• Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is around 20°C. DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room.
• DO NOT try to measure your blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee or tea or after smoking.
• Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed and still. Keep the centre of the cuff at the level of your heart and DO NOT move your arm or talk.
• DO NOT measure blood pressure when the cuff has been on your wrist for a few minutes or more. During this time, your wrist will have built up higher blood pressure and you will not get a valid reading.

Measure your blood pressure at the same time each

day.

• Your blood pressure changes all the time. This means that data gathered over a long period has far more significance than data from just one measurement. For this reason, you must measure your blood pressure on a daily basis. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure at the same time each day, wherever possible.

Precautions for use

• If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory diseases, consult your physician before using the monitor.
• If you feel abnormal pressure of the cuff during use or any other irregularity, reduce the pressure by immediately switching off the power or remove the batteries
• If you think the measurement is abnormal or if measurement makes you feel unwell, discontinue use and consult your physician.
• Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone with a weak pulse or arrhythmia.
• Repeated blood pressure measurement may cause problems such as congestion or swelling in some people.
• Frequently repeated blood pressure measurements will not give accurate results. Allow an interval of about 1 minute between measurements.
• If you suffer from a severe problem with blood circulation in your arms, consult your physician before using the monitor. Failure to do so could be hazardous to your health.
• Measurement may not be possible for anyone with insufficient blood flow to the area where measurements will be taken or who suffer from a frequent irregular heartbeat. Consult your physician for advice on whether to use the monitor.
• DO NOT wrap the cuff around an injured wrist.
• DO NOT wrap the cuff around a wrist in which a drip (intravenous infusion) is inserted, or which is being used for blood transfusion as part of medical treatment. Doing so could result in an injury or a serious accident.
• DO NOT use the monitor in the vicinity of flammable gases such as those used for anaesthesia. Doing so could ignite the gases and cause an explosion.
• DO NOT use the monitor in enriched oxygen environments such as a hospital’s hyperbaric chamber or an oxygen tent. Doing so could ignite the oxygen and cause a fire.
• DO NOT use mobile phones near the monitor as this could result in a malfunction.
• If you use a cardiac pacemaker, consult your physician before using the monitor.
• 1Be sure to use this unit only for measuring blood pressure. DO NOT use it for any other purpose.
• DO NOT use this unit on infants.
• Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone with common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation.

Maintenance Precautions

• DO NOT store the blood pressure monitor in locations exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures (over 60°C), low temperatures (below -20°C), high relative humidity (over 95%) or excessive amounts of dust.
• DO NOT drop the blood pressure monitor or subject it to other shocks or vibration.
• Remove the batteries if the monitor will be left unused for a long period.
• DO NOT attempt to disassemble the monitor.
• DO NOT bend the cuff excessively.
• If the monitor is very dirty, wipe it clean with a cloth moistened with sterilizing alcohol or a neutral detergent. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
• NEVER clean the blood pressure monitor with thinners or benzene, as this could damage the monitor.
• To clean the cuff, wipe it with a moist cloth. Avoid hard rubbing, as this will cause air leakages.