Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON
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BP742N Blood Pressure Monitor
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measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood movement through your
brachial artery and converts the movements into a digital reading. An oscillometric
monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple
Intended Use
This device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood
pulse rate in adult patient population who can understand this instruction manual
with the arm circumference range printed on the ar
appearance of irregular heartbeats during measurement and gives a warning signal
with the measurement result.
Please read this instruction manual thor
Please keep for future reference. For specific information about your own blood
pressure, CONSUL
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could result in death or seriou
(General Usage)
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pressure monitorprescribe
physician is qualified to diagnose and treat
This device is not intended to be a d
Consult your physician before using the device in pr
pre-eclampsia, or if diagnosed with arrhythmia or arteriosclero
Do not use the device on the injured arm or
Do not apply the arm cuff on the arm while being
transfusion.
Consult your physician before using the device on the arm with an arterio-venous
(A-V) shunt.
Do not use the device with other medical electrical (ME) e
simultaneously
Do not use the device in the area the HF
exists, or in the oxygen rich environment.
The air tube or the AC adapter cable may cause accidental strangulation in
infants.
Contained small parts that may cause a choking hazard if swallowed by infants.
(AC Adapter (optional) Usage)
Do not use the AC adapter if the device or the power co
the power and unplug the power cord immediately
Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet. Do not use in a
multi-outlet plug.
Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with we
Caution: Indicates a potentially h
may result in minor or moderate
damage to the equip
(General Usage)
Always consult your physician. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and
self-treatment are dangerous.
People with severe blood flow problems, or blood disorde
physician before using the device, as the arm cuff inflation can cause
Remove the arm cuff if it does not start deflating during the measurement.
Do not use this device on infants or persons who canno
Do not use the device for any purpose other
Use only the approved arm cuff for this device. Use of other arm cuffs may result
in incorrect measurement results.
Do not use a mobile phone or othes that emit electromagnetic fields,
near the device. This may result in incor
Do not disassemble the monitor or am cuff. This may cause an inaccurate
reading.
Do not use in a location with moisture, or a location where
the device. This may damage the device.
Do not use the device in a moving vehicle (car
Do not take measurements more than necessary
blood flow interference.
Consult your physician before using the device if you had a
Read "If your systolic pressure is more than 210 mmH
manual, if your systolic pressure is known to be more than
to a higher pressure than necessarsult in bruising where the arm cuff is
applied.
(AC Adapter (optional) U
Fully insert the power plug into the
When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, do not pull the po
Be sure to pull from the power plug safely
When handling the power cord, take care not to do the following:
Wipe the dust off from the power plug.
Unplug monitor when not in use.
Disconnect the power plug before cle
Use only an OMRON AC adapter designedfor this device. Use of unsupported
adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to the device.
(Battery Usage)
Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
Use only 4 “AA” alkaline or manganese batteries with this d
other types of batteries. Do not use new and used batteries to
Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for thre
General Precautions
• Do not forcibly crease the arm cuff or the air tube excessively
• Do not press the air tube while taking a measurement.
• Tthe air plug at the connectio
the tube itself.
• Do not drop the monitor or subject device to
• Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrap
• Do not use the device outside the specified environment. It may cause an
inaccurate reading.
• Dispose of the device, components and optional accessories according to
applicable local regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.
1. Know Y
Content
Monitor
Monitor:
Arm cuff:
Display:
1.1 Display symbols
Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( )
When the monitor detects an irregular
rhythm two or more times during the
measurement, the irregular heartbeat
symbol ( ) will appear on the display
with the measurement values.
An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined
as a rhythm that is 25% less or 2
more than the average rhythm d
while the monitor is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) displays with your measurement results,
we recommend you consult your physician. Follow the dir
physician.
Movement Error Symbol ( )
The movement error symbol is displayed if you mo
measurement. Please remove the arm cuff, and wait 2 - 3 minutes.
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A )
The average value symbol is displayed when you press and hold the memory
button for more than 3 seconds. The most r
the display screen.
Blood Pressure Level Indicator
2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the ma
Definitions of hypertensiofice and home blood pressure levels
These are from statistical values for blood pressure.
1.2 Before T
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1. Avoid bathing, drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking, exercising and eating
for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes
before taking the measurement.
2. Sd taking measurements during stressful
times.
3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
4. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your arm.
5. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor
that the arm cuff is at the same level as your heart.
6. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
7. Keep a record of your blood pressure
physician. A single measurement does not provide an accurate indication of
your true blood pressure. Y
over a period of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time
each day for consistency
2. Prep
2.1 Battery Inst
1. Remove th
2. Insert 4 “
indicated in the battery
comp
3. Replace the ba
Notes
• When the low battery symbol ( ) appears on the display
off, then replace all batteries at the same time. Long life alkaline batteries
are recommended.
• The measurement values continue to be stored in
batteries are replaced.
• The supplied batteries may have a shorter life.
Dispose of the device, components and optional accessories according to
applicable local regulations. Unlawf disposal may cause environmental
pollution.
2.2 Setting the Date and T
Set the monitor to the correct date and time befo
the first time.
1. Press the button.
2. Push or to change the year
Push button to confirm the year and then the month flashes. R
same steps to change the month, day
3. Press the STto turn the monitor off.
Notes
• If the batteries have been replaced, the date and time setting will need to be
reset.
• If the date and time are not set, “-:--” appears during or
3. Using the Device
3.1 Applying the Arm Cuff
Remove tight-fitting clothing or tight rolled up sleeve from your
Do not place the arm cuff over thick clothes.
1. Insert the
securel
2. Wrap the arm cuff firmly in
place around your lef
arm.
The bottom edge of the arm cuff
should be 1/2 inch (1 to 2 cm) above
the elbow
your arm and aligned w
finger
3. Secure cl
fabric fast
Notes
• When you take a measurement on the right
arm, the air tube will be at the side of your
elbow
air tube.
• The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm, and
the measured blood pressure values can be different. OMRON recommends
to always use the same arm for measurement. If the values between both
arms differ substantiallywith your physician which a
for your measurements.
3.2 How to Sit Correctly
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relaxed and comfortably seated, un
comfortable room temperature. A
bathing, drinking alcohol or caffeine,
smoking, exercising or eating 30 minutes
before taking a measurement.
• Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor
• Sit upright with your back straight.
• Sit with your back and arm being supported.
• The arm cuff should be placed on your ar
the same level as your heart.
3.3 T
Notes:
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arm cuff.
• Remain still while taking a measurement.
The monitor is designed to take measurements and store the measurement
values in the memory for 2 people using USER ID 1 and USER ID 2.
1. Select your User ID (1 or 2).
2. Press the ST
The arm cuff will start to inflate automatically
3. Remove the arm cuff.
4.
Press the ST
The monitor automatically stores the measurement result in its memory
It will automatically turn off after 2 minutes.
Note: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another measurement. W
measurements allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to
taking a measurement.
Using the Guest Mode
The monitor stores measurement values for 2 users in
The guest mode can be used to take a single measurement for another user
No measurement values are stored in the memory when the guest mode is
selected.
1. Press and hold the ST
button for more than 3 seconds.
The USER ID symbol and the Date/Time
display will disappear
2. Release the ST
turns of
The arm cuff will start to inflate automatically
DO NOT adjust medication based on measurement results from this blood
pressure monitorprescribed by
physician is qualified to diagnose
This device is not intended to be a diagno
Always consult your physician. Self-diagnosis of measurement r
self-treatment are dangerous.
Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising where the
arm cuff is applied.
3.4 Using the Memory Functio
The monitor automatically stores the results up to 50 set
2). It can also calculate an average value based on the last 3 measurement
values taken within 10 minutes.
Notes:
• If there are only 2 measurement values in the memory for that per
average will be based on these 2 values.
• If there is 1 measurement value in the memory for that
displayed as the average.
• If the memory is full, the monitor will delete the oldest value.
• When viewing the measurement value taken without setting the date and
time, “-:--” is displayed instead
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1. Select your User ID (1 or 2).
2. Press the button.
The Memory number appears for a second
before the pulse rate is displayed.
The newest set is numbered “1”.
3. Press the or button to view the values stored in mem
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1. Select your User ID (1 or 2).
2. Press and hold butt
more than 3 seco
Notes:
• If the previous measurement was taken without setting the date and time,
the average value is not calculated.
• If there are no measurements results stored in the memory
the screen to the right is displayed.
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The values stored in the memory are
1. Select your User ID (1 or 2).
2. Press the button, while the memory symbol appears.
3. While holding the button
down, press the
ST
more than 3 seco
Note: Y
All values for the user you select will be deleted.
Do not damage. Do not break it.
Do not tamper with it. Do not forcibly bend or pull.
Do not twist. Do not bundle during use.
Do not pinch. Do not place under heavy objects.
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Instruction Manual
A. Display
B. Up/Down buttons
C. USER ID selection switch
D. Date/T
E. ST
F Memory button
G Battery compartment
H. Air jack
I. AC adapter jack
(for optional AC adapter)
M. USER ID symbol
N. Systolic blood pressure
O. Diastolic blood pressure
P Low battery symbol
Q. Heartbeat symbol
(Flashes during measurement.)
R. Memory symbol
S. Average value symbol
T Date/Time display
U. Movement error symbol
V Irregular heartbeat symbol
W Blood pressure level indicator
X. Deflation symbol
Y Pulse
Office Home
Systolic Blood Pressure ≥ 140 mmHg ≥ 135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure ≥ 90 mmHg ≥ 85 mmHg
J. Arm cuff
(Arm circumference 9” - 17” (22 - 4
K. Air plug
L. Air tube
Irregular Heartbeat
Normal Heartbeat
Pulse
Blood pressure
Blood pressure
Short
Long
Pulse
Minu
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
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Month
Day
Hour
: Forward
: Back
ST INFLA DEFLA COMPLETE
If your systolic
After the arm cuff st
button until the monitor inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your
expected systolic pressure.
Notes:
• The monitor will not inflate above 299 mm
• Do not apply more pressure than
Alternating date/time
display
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