INDICATION FOR USE
Medline’s Sphygmomanometer with Stethoscope is a non-automated, mechanical
blood pressure device that is used for the indirect measurement (noninvasive) and dis-
play of arterial blood pressure. It can be used by professionals, as well as trained, indi-
vidual users at hospitals or at home to monitor both systolic and diastolic pressure.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
POSITION THE CUFF:
1. Make sure all the rubber hoses on the instrument are firmly connected.
2. Roll up your sleeve so that the cuff is on bare skin (measurements on the left arm
are preferable) and make sure it does not restrict the blood circulation. Then
extend the cuffed arm with palm up in a relaxed posture.
3. If a stethoscope comes with the cuff, wrap the upper arm with the cuff and place
the stethoscope so that the stethoscope diaphragm touches the arm near the
hollow of the elbow. Place the cuff over the upper arm so that the edge of the
cuff is approximately 1 inch (2cm) above the elbow.
4. Hold the end of the cuff and wrap it around the arm to secure the hoop and loop seal.
INFLATING THE CUFF
5. Adjust the valve on the bulb so that no air leakage occurs when pumping.
6. Put on the stethoscope earpieces (if included) and adjust the position of the
stethoscope head so that the artery pulse beats can be heard.
7. Inflate cuff by squeezing the bulb until the pulse beat can no longer be heard. At
this moment, further raise the pressure by 20 mmHg.
MEASURING
8. Slowly turn the valve on the bulb so that the pressure steadily drops 2-4 mmHg
(1-2 small scales of the display) with each beat of the heart.
9. With a stethoscope, listen carefully when the pressure drops. Once you hear the
thumping sound of heart, note the reading on the gauge display. The reading
indicates the systolic (high) pressure of the heart at this moment.
10. Let the pressure drop further. Listen to the beating carefully. There will be a
moment when you will no longer hear any beating sound. The reading on the
gauge at that moment indicates the diastolic (low) pressure.
DEFLATING THE CUFF
11. Turn the valve of the bulb to release cuff pressure completely. Pull the end of the
cuff to unwrap the arm.
RECORD READING
12. Immediately record the readings just measured with time and date.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Please consult a physician for interpretation of pressure measurements.
HINT FOR MAKING STANDARD OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES (FOR HOME USERS)
1. Always use the instrument under specified conditions.
2. To avoid inaccurate results, rest for 5 to 10 minutes between each measurement.
3. Blood pressure varies constantly through the day. To regularly monitor the blood
pressure, measurement should be made at the same time each day.
4. Exercise, eating, alcoholic drinks, smoking, emotional stress etc. may affect
measurement results. Before measurement, rest for an hour after stopping those
activities.
5. Make sure the cuff is wrapped around the arm at the level of heart.
6. Inaccurate reading may result if the incorrect size of cuff is used. Refer to cuff
sizing specifications
7. The reading of pressure may not be accurate if you take the blood pressure of a
person whose arm size is outside of the guidelines specified on the cuff.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Always deflate the cuff before storing.
Avoid touching the diaphragm of the stethoscope (if provided) to prevent of damage.
Do not drop or strike the instrument.
Do not wash or dry clean the cuff. Only use a soft and slightly damp cloth to clean the
instrument and the cuff.
Keep the instrument at a dry cool place of room temperature.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Storage temperature: –20 to +70°C
Operation temperature: 0°C to 46 °C
Humidity: 85% relative humidity maximum
Measuring range: 0 to 300 mmHg
Accuracy: within ±3mmHg
Measuring resolution: 2 mmHg
Inflation source: a volume of at least 200cc to a pressure of 300mmHg in 4 to 10 sec
Pressure reduction rate: 2-3 mmHg/sec.
Air leakage: <±4mmHg/min
Hysteresis error: within 0mmHg to 4mmHg
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Medline Industries, Inc. warrants this aneroid sphygmomanometer gauge against
any defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of
purchase or for thirty thousand (30,000) inflations, which ever comes first. The asso-
ciated parts, specifically, the cuff, bladder, bulb, and valve are warranted for a period
of six (6) months after the date of purchase or for ten thousand (10,000) uses, which
ever comes first. These uses include, but are not limited to, inflation of the bladder
and bulb and attachment of the cuff hookand loop closure. Excluding cases of freight
damage, tampering, clear abuse, misuse, or accidents, Medline Industries, Inc. will, at
its discretion, repair or replace this sphygmomanometer and/or its parts during the
warranty period without charge. No representative or person is authorized to assume
for us any liability in connection with the sale of the products, of Medline Industries,
Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
that may vary from state to state. Prior to shipping any product, please contact either
Medline Industries, Inc. at 1-800-MEDLINE or an authorized Medline sales represen-
tative with any warranty concerns.
