Description
Description
The Omron M2 Basic Blood Pressure Monitor is a digital monitor operating on the oscillometric method and is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate of adult patients. The device detects the appearance of irregular heartbeats during measurement and is mainly designed for general household use. The user can comfortably, quickly and accurately check their blood pressure and can monitor results easily. Monitoring is made easy with this fully automatic digital blood pressure monitor, which features Intellisense Technology.
This unique Omron technology ensures that there is less discomfort from over-inflation of the cuff and is so easy to use you can take readings with just one touch. The cuff included with this monitor fits arms with a circumference of 22 – 32cm. The monitor has a 30 readings memory, has a blood pressure level indicator, has an irregular heartbeat detection and has been clinically validated. It also has a 3 year warranty, and a storage case is included with the monitor.
Dimensions: 103mm x 80mm x 129mm.
Uses
The Omron M2 Basic Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate of adult patients. The device detects the appearance of irregular heartbeats during measurement and is mainly designed for general household use.
Application
Installing/Replacing the Batteries:
• Turn the main unit upside down
• Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the ribbed part of the cover
• Install or replace four “AAA” size batteries so that the + (positive) and – (negative) polarities match the polarities indicated on the battery compartment
• Put the battery cover back in place
• Slide the battery cover as indicated, until it clicks into place
• If the low battery symbol appears on the display, replace all four batteries at the same time
• Turn the unit off before replacing the batteries
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or more
• Four new “AAA” alkaline batteries will last for approximately 300 measurements, when used to take two measurements a day
How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement:
• Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate results
• Measurements should be taken in a quiet place, and you should be in a relaxed, seated position
• Make sure that the room is not too hot or too cold
• Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement
• Do not move or talk during measurement
• Remove tight fitting clothing from your upper arm, and any thick clothing such as a sweater – do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve so that it becomes tight
• Sit upright with your back straight
• Place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart
• The gap between the chair and the top of the table should be between 25cm to 30cm
• You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm
• The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm and therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be different.
• Omron recommends to always use the same arm for measurement – If the values between the two arms differ substantially, please check with your physician which arm to use for your measurement
Applying the Arm Cuff:
• Be sure to wrap the arm cuff correctly so that you get accurate results
• Measurements can be taken in light clothing – however, please remove thick clothes, such as sweaters, before taking a reading
• Insert the air plug into the air jack on the left side of the main unit
• Put your left arm through the cuff loop
• Position the arm correctly
• The air tube should run down the inside of your forearm and be in line with your middle finger
• The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1 to 2 cm above your elbow
• Apply the cuff to your upper arm so that the marker (arrow under tube) is centred on the middle of your inner arm and points down the inside of the arm
• Apply the cuff so that the air tube is at the side of your elbow
• Be careful not to rest your arm on the air tube, or otherwise restrict the flow of air to the cuff
• The cuff should be 1 to 2 cm above the elbow
• When the cuff is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener firmly
Taking a Reading:
• Press the O/I START button to turn the unit on
• The cuff starts to inflate automatically
• Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart
• Keep still and do not talk during the measurement.
• To cancel a measurement, press the O/I START button to turn the unit off and to release the air in the arm cuff. Inflation stops and the measurement starts with deflating. As the cuff deflates, the heartbeat symbol flashes at every heartbeat
• When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates
• Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed
• Check the measurement results. The unit automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate into its memory
• Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement – waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement
• Remove the arm cuff
• Press the O/I START button to turn the unit off
• If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range, the heartbeat symbol will blink when the measurement result is displayed
Instructions for Special Conditions:
• If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg, press and hold the O/I START button until the arm cuff inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your suspected systolic pressure
• Press the O/I START button to turn the unit on and the measurement will start
• When the cuff starts to inflate, press the O/I START button and keep it pressed until the pressure is 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your suspected systolic pressure
• You cannot inflate the cuff above 299 mmHg. (An error will be displayed if you try to inflate the cuff above 299 mmHg.)
• Release the O/I START button when the cuff has been inflated to the desired pressure. The cuff starts to deflate and measurement starts
• The rest of the procedure is the same as for normal measurement
Using the Memory Function:
• The unit automatically stores the last measurement values (blood pressure and pulse rate) in the memory
• Press and hold the O/I START button until the last measurement value is displayed along with the memory symbol
• If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range, the heartbeat symbol will blink when the measurement result is displayed
• Press the O/I START button to turn the unit off
