Omron Blood pressure Monitor Intellisense

Product Description

Omron JPN1 Intellisense blood pressure monitor provides easy and comfortable blood pressure measurement. Please note that the Arm Cuff of the unit is made in China.

From the Manufacturer

Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Omron JPN1 Intellisense Blood Pressure Monitor provides easy and comfortable blood pressure measurement.

Blood Pressure Level Indicator
Recent research suggests that the following values can be used as guide to high blood pressure for measurements taken at home.

Systolic Blood Pressure	Above 135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure	Above 85 mmHg

This criteria is for home blood pressure measurement.

Irregular Heartbeat Indicator

Your blood pressure monitor includes an irregular heartbeat indicator. Irregular heartbeats can influence the results of the measurement. The irregular heartbeat algorithm automatically determines if the measurement is usable or needs to be repeated. If the measurement results are affected by irregular heatbeats but the result is valid, the result is shown together with the symbol. If the irregular heartbeat symbol is shown frequently, please let your doctor be aware of the condition.

Irregular Heartbeat Indicator

Blood Pressure Level Indicator

Specifications

Model	JPN1
Display	Digital display
Measurement	Oscillometric method
Measurement range	Pressure: 0 – 299 mmHg Pulse: 40 – 180 beats/min
Accuracy	Pressure: ±3 mmHg Pulse rate: ±5% of reading
Inflation	Fuzzy-logic controlled by electric pump
Deflation	Automatic pressure release valve
Pressure Detection	Capacitive pressure sensor
Power Supply	4 AA batteries 1.5V or AC/DC adaptor (optional, 6V.4W)
Battery Life	Approx.1500 measurements, with new alkaline batteries
Operating Temperature / Humidity	+10°C to +40°C, 30% to 85% RH
Storage Temperature / Humidity	-20°C to +60°C, 10% to 95% RH
Weight of main unit	Approx.340g without batteries
Main unit Dimensions	123 (w) x 85 (h) x 141 (l)mm
Cuff Size	Approx 146mm x 446mm (Medium cuff: fits arm circumference 22-32cm)
Cuff material	Nylon & polyester
Contents	Main unit, M size cuff, storage case, Instruction Manual & 4AA batteries
Optional	AC adaptor “R”, Medium Cuff-CR24, Large Cuff-CL24

Features

Detects irregular heartbeat

Detects body movement - hence for more accurate measurement readings

Memory for 60 sets of readings with date and time

Displays average of last three readings taken within last 10 minutes

Health Information

Listen to your body. Take control of your health and live a fuller life
OMRON wants everyone to live a normal, healthy and well-balanced life. The key is health management. We all need to take responsibility for our own health.

Why is it a good thing to measure blood pressure at home

Having your Blood pressure measured by a doctor can cause anxiety which is itself a cause of high blood pressure. As a variety of conditions affect blood pressure, a single measurement may not be sufficient for an accurate diagnosis.

Many factors such as physical activity, anxiety or the time of a day, can influence your blood pressure. Thus it is best to try and measure your blood pressure at the same time each day, to get an accurate indication of any changes in blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically low in the morning and increases from afternoon to evening. It is lower in the summer and higher in the winter.

Knowledge that empowers

OMRON is renowned for designing advanced monitors for use by medical professionals in clinics and hospitals. But we believe prevention is more effective than any treatment. Information about your health shouldn't just be available to your doctor. We want to empower people to know and understand their bodies so they can control illnesses or avoid them altogether. That's why we offer healthcare products that enable anyone to monitor their health in their own home, so they stay healthy and stay out of hospital. When your body talks, we can help you listen.

Dietary Keys To Reducing High Blood Pressure

Fruits and Juices Increase consumption of juices, fruits (especially bananas) and whole grain based cereals to counteract high levels of potassium found in other foods and in your body.

Monounsaturated Fats Increase consumption of products with monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, in your diet can greatly diminish your risk of high blood pressure and may even eliminate the need to take medication to control the situation.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids that are commonly found in cold-water fish. These acids are proven to reduce high-blood pressure as well as lower your cholesterol.

Whole Oats Increase consumption of whole oats help to help control your high blood pressure. Additionally, they also have positive affects on cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Vitamin C Increase consumption of products containing Vitamin C to battle high blood pressure. This may mean a daily vitamin supplement or be part of an increased consumption of fruits, such as oranges.

Professional office BP guidelines based on classification by the WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure. This classification is based on the blood pressure values measured on people in a sitting position in outpatient departments of hospitals.

Helpful Blood Pressure Reminders

• Have your blood pressure checked by your doctor.
• If you have high blood pressure, follow your doctor's advice about changing your diet and lifestyle habits.
• If your doctor has prescribed medication for your high blood pressure, it is very important to take it regularly. If you have any new symptoms, call your doctor.
• Measure and record your blood pressure at home regularly. This information may be valuable to your doctor in evaluating your condition.
• Cooperate. You and your doctor must work together in order to keep your blood pressure and your diabetes under control.

Understanding Why High Blood Pressure Is A Problem

Generally, normotension (normal blood pressure) is defined as less than 130mmHg for systolic value (SBP) and less than 85mmHg for diastolic value (DBP). The higher the blood pressure, the more load on the blood vessels, and this can damage the vessels. In the worst case, blood vessel walls can develop holes causing internal bleeding. When this happens in the brain, it is called a stroke. In addition, high blood pressure increases the myocardial workload so that the heart must work harder to maintain adequate blood flow to the body. This causes ischemic heart disease (IHD) such as a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and angina. People with hypertension have the increased risk of suffering from of having a stroke. Conversely, It is also known that those with normal blood pressure have a lesser risk of ischemic heart disease (myocardial infarction and angina) and stroke. Thus, it can be concluded that keeping blood pressure within a normal range to prevent these occurrences is of the utmost importance.

Importance of Home BP Monitoring

Doctors, diabetes educators, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals recommend home blood pressure monitoring for various reasons, including the ability to provide them with better information to understand and manage your high blood pressure.

Many types of hypertension can only be detected by monitoring your blood pressure at home, including:

• White-coat Hypertension: blood pressure reading is high in doctor's office but lower at home
• Masked Hypertension: blood pressure reading is low in doctor's office but higher at home
• Morning Hypertension: blood pressure reading is higher in the morning

Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications and stress, so having your blood pressure monitored at a Pharmacy with an in-store device after you have been shopping or walking around might not provide you with the most accurate measurement.