Life Source blood pressure monitor review
LifeSource blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically
advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use
and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood
pressure regimen.
Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure
is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovascular
health and prevent the serious consequences associated
with undetected and untreated hypertension.
A&D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare
products for over 20 years. We are committed to providing
you and your family with monitoring devices that provide the
utmost in accuracy and convenience.
LifeSource - Designed for Life.
LifeSource® blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and
digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology is
based on the “oscillometric method” – a noninvasive blood pressure
determination. The term “oscillation” refers to any measure of
vibrations caused by the arterial pulse. Our monitor examines the
pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and
contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat.
The cuff is inflated until the artery is fully blocked. The inflation
speed is maximized and the pressure level is optimized by the device.
The monitor takes measurements while the cuff is both inflating and
deflating. This results in a faster measurement providing greater
comfort to the user.
You must install 4 type AA (1.5 volt) batteries (alkaline batteries recommended),
or use the AC Adapter (see page E-14 for using the Monitor
with AC Adapter) and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it. To
install batteries (or replace them if the “Low Battery” symbol appears on
display), proceed as follows:
Remove battery compartment cover by gently pushing down on
arrow and sliding cover forward.
2. Put in bottom row of batteries first. Place
the batteries in compartment with positive
(+) and negative (–) terminals matching
those indicated in the compartment.
Be sure batteries make contact with com- partment terminals.
3. Replace cover by sliding it into the com- partment and gently pressing into place.
Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff
that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct
blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is
higher than the correct blood pressure
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
☞ Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
☞ Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to
measurement.
☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
☞ Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm
to measure pressure.
☞ Do not talk during measurement.
☞ Do not cross legs and keep you feet flat on floor during
measurement.
Cuff Size Indicator on the LifeSource AccuFit™ Cuff
The LifeSource AccuFit™ cuff has an indicator which tells you whether
you are using the correct cuff size or not. Place the cuff on your
arm (see Page E-9 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly) and if the
Index Mark falls within the Proper Fit Range, you are using the cor- rect cuff size.
If the Index Mark falls outside of the Proper Fit Range, contact A&D
Medical at 1-888-726-9966 (in Canada, call Auto Control Medical at
1-800-461-0991) for more information on how to obtain a cuff replacement.
In addition, the LifeSource AccuFit™ Extra Large Cuff also features a
Brachial Artery Marker which will assist you in properly positioning
the cuff. Simply align the yellow marker on the cuff with the inside of
your left elbow and fasten the cuff securely.
The LifeSource monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement
even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The irregular
heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event
an irregular heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular
heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average
of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement.
It is important that you relax, remain still and refrain from talking
during measurements.