Page 2 - CONTENTS
1 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 1-1 About the Data Analysis Software ...................................................................................................3 1-2 Symbols ..................
Page 4 - -1 About the Data Analysis Software
3 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 About the Data Analysis Software Welcome to the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) Data Analysis Software. This software is intended for use with the following devices. ABPM: For diagnosing high blood pressure 1) A&D TM-2430 Series Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor 2)...
Page 5 - SN; Serial number; -3 Monitoring Device Review; may be programmed to record the patient’s blood pressure at 1
4 1-2 Symbols The symbols printed on the device have the following meaning: CE marking SN Serial number 1-3 Monitoring Device Review The following section briefly reviews the devices and how they may be used with this software. A&D Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors are used to record an individ...
Page 6 - Start
5 1-4 Software Package Components Items included in your complete software package are: ♦ ABPM 3.5-inch program disk ♦ Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor Data Analysis Software Instruction Manual ♦ For TM-2420/TM-2421 AX-KO600 (9 pin D-SUB, socket type), Communication cable for TM-2420/TM-2421 ♦ For ...
Page 7 - OPERATING PROCEDURE; Two initial actions may be executed when starting up the software:; -2 Communication Between the Monitor and the Software; computer must be established first.
6 2. OPERATING PROCEDURE 2-1 Getting Started Two initial actions may be executed when starting up the software: (1) Data may be retrieved from the monitor. (2) Stored data files may be opened and viewed for analysis. To retrieve data from the monitor, see: ♦ “ 2-2 Communication Between the Monitor a...
Page 8 - Connect the monitor to the processor.; -2 Communication Errors; Note
7 Step 1 Connect the monitor to the processor. Step 2 Connect the male end of the A&D-supplied RS-232C communication cable to theprocessor. Step 3 Connect the female end of the A&D-supplied RS-232C communication cable to the computer. Step 4 The display on the processor will show “0-----”. I...
Page 9 - Communication Errors; Intervals and Conditions
8 Step 3 The display on the monitor will show “----”. If “----” does not appear, see “ 3-2 Communication Errors ”. Otherwise go to step 4. Note : If possible, keep the cable connected to the computer unless the port is needed for other functions. Step 4 Run the software. Step 5 Confirm that the corr...
Page 10 - -3 Main Screen Description
9 2-3 Main Screen Description The main screen is comprised of six menus and two toolbar buttons located permanently along the top of the screen. These menus may be used to access the various features of the software. The toolbar buttons may be used to set Partial Analysis and Blood Pressure Mode par...
Page 11 - Analysis Intervals
10 2-4 Toolbar There are two toolbar buttons which appear underneath the main menu bar: (1) Analysis Intervals (2) BP Mode 2-4-1 Analysis Intervals The Analysis Intervals feature is used to define specific periods of time within an opened data file for custom data analysis. Two intervals, Full Analy...
Page 12 - Method Setting; Oscillometric only
11 ♦ Histograms After Partial Analysis parameters are defined, the data specified within the parameters will appear in red overlaying the Full Analysis data. 2-4-2 BP Mode The BP Mode is used to select which blood pressure method will be used as the primary and secondary choices for displaying the b...
Page 13 - Menu
12 To specify the BP Mode while viewing an opened data file, complete these steps: Step 1 Select the BP Mode box on the toolbar. Step 2 Select the desired BP Mode used to view and analyze the opened data file. Figure 5: BP Mode selection on toolbar To set a default BP Mode for the software at startu...
Page 21 - Enter
20 Figure 9: Blood Pressure Data List display 2-6-2-1 Excluding/Including BP Measurements It is useful to exclude a measurement from the Blood Pressure Data List in cases where the measurement is clearly incorrect. The software provides a simple way to include or exclude measurements while viewing a...
Page 23 - Graphs highlighting the specified Sleep interval.; Blood Pressure Trend BP Limits; user defined limits during the monitoring session.; The Trends Screen can be modified in two ways:
22 Delimitation, Scroll Bar and Linking ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Partial Analysis : When the Partial Analysis feature is enabled, red bands will appear on all the Trend Graphs highlighting the period and data specified within the Partial Analysis parameters. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sleep : When the Sleep interval is identified, bla...
Page 25 - Select
24 To customize the Trends Screen, complete these steps: Step 1 Select the Select menu on the top left hand corner of the Trends toolbar. Step 2 Highlight the Trend Page Template you want to view and click the OK button or double click the Trend Page Template. If an existing template does not meet t...
Page 26 - Save
25 Figure 13: Blood Pressure Trend Setup dialog box Step 8 Repeat steps 6-7 to set positions 2, 3, and 4. Step 9 To save your trend template, click the Save button Step 10 To cancel the operation, click the Cancel button . 2-6-4 Correlation Plots The Correlation screen offers a convenient way to vie...
Page 27 - Coefficient “ r ” values are shown on the bottom of the screen.
26 measurements. Measurement statistics, Mean " m ", Standard Deviation " s’ " and Correlation Coefficient “ r ” values are shown on the bottom of the screen. Figure 14: Correlation Plots display
Page 30 - The HIB analysis screen shows two graphs arranged vertically.; : For details on the hyperbalic and hypobalic limits, see “
29 2-6-7 HIB Analysis The HIB analysis screen shows two graphs arranged vertically. The upper graph shows the hyperbalic area (in red) exceeding the user-defined hyperbalic limits for the systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and the numerical data converted into a one-day period. The lower graph ...
Page 31 - Field
30 2-6-8 Patient Information The Patient Information screen is used to store information on patients and their treatment. This is also the input screen for the patient’s Sleep interval. Figure 18: Patient Information display The Patient Information screen has the following data fields: (The characte...
Page 33 - Retrieve Data
32 2-7-1 Retrieving Data from the Monitor Figure 19: Recorder-Retrieve Data dialog box See below for the description of each field on the Recorder-Retrieved Data dialog box. Field Description Recorder ID Recorder ID is set in the monitor’s memory prior to the monitoringsession. Start Date Date of fi...
Page 35 - Recorder
34 2-7-3 Programming the Monitor’s Intervals and Conditions 2-7-3-1 TM-2420/TM-2421 Setup With the monitor and the processor connected to the computer, you may setup or change the following monitor condition and interval settings: Item Definition Recorder ID number Monitor (or patient) ID number (01...
Page 37 - If the intervals are set correctly, click the; OK; button to confirm the programming. If; Cancel; series; Description of each mode is as follows:
36 Step 13 Select the Interval drop-down menu for Period Three (3) and set the measurementInterval for Period Three (3) to: OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 , 30, 60 or 120 minutes. Step 14 If you want to program a fourth period, go to step 15.If you do not want to program a fourth period, go to step 17. St...
Page 42 - Report
41 2-8 Report Menu Custom report formats may be saved for future use through the Report menu. The following functions are available in the Report dialog box: ♦ Create a new report template ♦ Edit an existing report template ♦ Delete an existing report template ♦ Save an existing template as the defa...
Page 43 - Click the; New; button on the Report dialog box. The Report Setup dialog box will; Type the Report Name.; If you do not want to save the report template, click the
42 2-8-1 Creating a New Report Template Step 1 Click the New button on the Report dialog box. The Report Setup dialog box will appear. Figure 28: Report setup dialog box Step 2 Type the Report Name. Step 3 Edit the Report Heading. This heading will appear on the top of every page alongwith the file ...
Page 48 - Help
47 2-9-4-2 Serial Port The serial port is used to communicate between the monitor and the computer. The serial port setting and the port used for communication must be the same. Figure 32: Default Serial Port Selection dialog box 2-9-4-3 Recorder Type Figure 33: Default Recorder Type dialog box The ...
Page 49 - -1 Measurement Errors; information on possible causes and corrections.; ERROR CODE; Air leak
48 3. TROUBLESHOOTING 3-1 Measurement Errors The following tables list the error messages that may occur during a monitoring session and offer information on possible causes and corrections. Measurement errors may be shown on the blood pressure data list display and printed text data. If an error oc...
Page 50 - Manual
49 ERROR CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION E07 Manual stop The measurement was manuallyinterrupted by depression of the redStart/Stop button. E08 Korotkoff sounds areundetectable. Check that the lower microphone isaffixed with the sensing side (skin side)facing the patient’s arm. Note : The microphone ...
Page 53 - -4 Reports Are Not Printing With the Desired BP Mode; an Existing Report Template; -5 Summary Data / Sleep Tab Data can not be Seen
52 3-3 Missing Files If you can not find your files in one of the File menu screens, and the files have not been deleted, check the following: ♦ The folder specified in the Recorder-Retrieved Data dialog box is the same folder as specified using the File | Open function. ♦ No changes have been made ...
Page 63 - -1 Terms Related to Blood Pressure; Number of pulses per minute.; -2 Terms Related to Statistics
62 5. TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS 5-1 Terms Related to Blood Pressure Term/Abbreviation Description Oscillometric Oscillometric method of blood pressuremeasurement. Korotkoff Korotkoff method of blood pressuremeasurement. SYSTOLIC, SYS, SBP(Systolic Blood Pressure) Blood pressure that occurs when the heartc...
Page 64 - -3 Terms Related to Biological Rhythm
63 Term/Abbreviation Description CORRELATION: r(Coefficient of Correlation) Indicates the degree of linear relationshipbetween two variables. It ranges from +1 to-1. A correlation of +1 means that there is aperfect positive linear relationship betweenvariables. Sys – dia In the plotted 24-hour blood...
Page 66 - -4 Terms Related to the Risk Management of High Blood Pressure
65 5-4 Terms Related to the Risk Management of High Blood Pressure Term/Abbreviation Description Hyperbalic Index, HBI High blood pressure index Hypobalic Index Low blood pressure index Hyperbalic Area Time integral of the blood pressure valuesexceeding the limits.24-hour blood pressure data is plot...
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