Life Source blood pressure monitor review

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.