Microlife BP A80: инструкция

Microlife BP A80

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ON/OFF Button

Dear Customer,

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Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical

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Slot-in Card

instrument for taking measurements on the upper arm. It is simple

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Cuff Socket

to use, accurate and comes highly recommended for blood pres-

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Pump Ball Socket

sure monitoring in your home. This instrument was developed in

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collaboration with physicians and clinical tests proving its

Cuff Compartment

measurement accuracy to be very high.*

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Battery Compartment

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Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under-

Cuff

stand all functions and safety information. We want you to be

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Cuff Connector

happy with your Microlife product. If you have any questions, prob-

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Pump Ball

lems or want to order spare parts, please contact Microlife-

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Pump Ball Connector

Customer Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will be able to give you

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Quick-acting Discharge Valve

the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alternatively,

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visit the Internet at www.microlife.com where you will find a

wealth of invaluable information on our products.

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Heart Arrhythmia Indicator

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Pulse Rate

Stay healthy – Microlife AG!

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Battery Display

* This instrument uses the same measuring technology as the

AP

Stored Value

«BP 3BTO-H» model tested according to the protocol of the Euro-

AQ

Systolic Value

pean Society for Hypertension (ESH).

AR

Diastolic Value

AS

Pulse

BT

Air Pump-up

BK

Air Discharge

Type BF applied part

Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

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Table of Contents

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The instrument also indicates the pulse rate (the number of

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-

times the heart beats in a minute).

Measurement

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Permanently high blood pressure values can damage

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

your health and must be treated by your doctor!

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

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Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if

• Activating the fitted batteries

you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely

• Selecting the correct cuff

on single blood pressure readings.

• Connecting the pump ball

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Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary. This

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this

will give your doctor a quick overview.

Instrument

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There are many causes of excessively

high blood pressure va-

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for early

lues

. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer treat-

Detection

ment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation techni-

5. Data Memory

ques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.

6. Replacing the Slot-in Card

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Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of

7. Battery Indicator and Battery change

any drugs prescribed by your doctor!

• Low battery

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Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is

• Flat battery – replacement

subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses.

You should

therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-

• Which batteries and which procedure?

tions and when you feel relaxed!

Take at least two measure-

• Using rechargeable batteries

ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.

8. Error Messages

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It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-

9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

sion to produce significantly different results.

• Safety and protection

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Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in

• Instrument care

the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as

• Cleaning the cuff

these situations are completely different.

• Accuracy test

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Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than

• Disposal

just one single measurement.

10. Guarantee

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Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two

11. Technical Specifications

measurements.

Guarantee Card

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If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure

very closely as it can change drastically during this time!

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If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see

«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this instrument should

only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-

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The pulse display is not suitable for checking the

Measurement

frequency of heart pacemakers!

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Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the

arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the

systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are

always measured.

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

Connecting the pump ball

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance

Connect the pump ball AT to the instrument by firmly inserting the

with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.

connector AK into the pump ball socket 5.

Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this

blood pressure too low z 100 z 60 Consult your doctor

Instrument

1. blood pressure optimum 100 - 120 60 - 80 Self-check

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

2. blood pressure normal 120 - 130 80 - 85 Self-check

1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the

3. blood pressure slightly

130 - 140 85 - 90 Consult your doctor

measurement.

high

2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and

4. blood pressure too high 140 - 160 90 - 100 Seek medical advice

relax.

5. blood pressure far too

160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical advice

high

3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).

6. blood pressure danger-

180 y 110 y Urgently seek

4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid

ously high

medical advice!

constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do

The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.

not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.

Example: a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indi-

5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown

cates «blood pressure too high».

in the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.

The slot-in card 3 on the front of the instrument shows ranges

• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.

1-6 in the Table.

• Make sure that the cuff is 2 cm (0.75 inch) above your

elbow with the tube on the inside of your arm.

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

• Support your arm so it is relaxed.

Activating the fitted batteries

• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.

Pull out the protective strip projecting from the battery compart-

6. Switch on the instrument and wait until «0» appears in the

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display and the arrow «S» BT starts to flash.

Selecting the correct cuff

7. Take the pump ball in your free hand (the arm you are not

Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff

measuring from) and pump up the cuff. Watch the pressure

size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by

indication in the display and pump approx. 40 mmHg higher

close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size

than the expected systolic value (the upper value). If you

for most people.

have not pumped enough, a flashing arrow «S» BT will

Cuff size for circumference of upper arm

appear telling you to pump higher.

S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)

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After pumping, the measurement is taken automatically. Relax,

do not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the mea-

M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)

surement result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.

L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)

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During the measurement, the heart symbol

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flashes in the

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Only use Microlife cuffs.

display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.

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Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8 does not fit.

10. The result, comprising the systolic AQ and the diastolic AR

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Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff

blood pressure and the pulse AS is displayed and longer beep

connector 9 into the cuff socket 4 as far as it will go.

is heard. Note also the explanations on further displays in

this booklet.

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11. When the measurement has finished, press the quick-acting

6. Replacing the Slot-in Card

discharge valve AL in order to release any remaining air in

You can replace the slot-in card 3 by pulling it out to the side, as

the cuff. Remove the cuff and pack it into the instrument as

shown in Fig. IV and replacing the paper insert.

shown in Fig. II.

It may be helpful to have your doctor note down the medication

12. Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and

dosage or an emergency telephone number on the card. Extra

switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto-

cards are supplied with the instrument for this purpose.

matically after approx. 1 min.).

7. Battery Indicator and Battery change

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You can interrupt the measurement at any time by pressing

the quick-acting discharge valve AL (e.g. if you feel uneasy

Low battery

or notice an unpleasant pressure sensation).

When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol

AO will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (partly filled

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for

battery displayed). Although the instrument will continue to

early Detection

measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries.

This symbol AM indicates that certain pulse irregularities were

Flat battery – replacement

detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may

When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol

AO

will flash as soon

deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure-

as the instrument is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot

ment. In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the

take any further measurements and must replace the batteries.

symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with

1. Open the battery compartment 7 at the back of the instrument

measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor.

by pushing inwards at the two arrows and pulling out the

Please show your doctor the following explanation:

battery compartment cover.

2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the

symbols in the compartment.

Arrhythmia indicator

This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that

Which batteries and which procedure?

also analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instru-

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Use 4 new, long-life 1.5V, size AA batteries.

ment is clinically tested.

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Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.

The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if

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Remove batteries if the instrument is not going to be used

pulse irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol

for a prolonged period.

appears more frequently (e.g. several times per week on

Using rechargeable batteries

measurements performed daily) we recommend the patient to

You can also operate this instrument using rechargeable batteries.

seek medical advice.

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Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.

The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but

serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

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Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat

battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the

5. Data Memory

instrument as they may become damaged (total discharge as

a result of low use of the instrument, even when switched off).

This instrument always stores the last result at the end of the

measurement. To call up the value, press and hold down the

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Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not

intend to use the instrument for a week or more.

ON/OFF button 1 (the instrument must be switched off first). All

display elements are now shown. Release the button when you

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Batteries cannot be charged in the blood pressure monitor.

Recharge batteries in an external charger and observe the

see the stored reading value and the letter «M».

information regarding charging, care and durability.

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