Microlife BP A90: инструкция

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Microlife BP A90

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Dear Customer,

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Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical

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

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

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sure monitoring in your home. This instrument was developed in

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collaboration with physicians and clinical tests proving its

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measurement accuracy to be very high.*

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Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under-

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

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

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

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

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you the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alterna-

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

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wealth of invaluable information on our products.

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Stay healthy – Microlife AG!

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* This instrument uses the same measuring technology as the

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Heart Arrhythmia Indicator

award winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British

Hypertension Society (BHS) protocol.

Table of Contents

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure-

ment

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

• Inserting the batteries

• Selecting the correct cuff

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for early

Detection

Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

5. Data Memory

• Viewing the stored values

Type BF applied part

• Memory full

• Clearing all values

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6. Battery Indicator and Battery change

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Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is

• Low battery

subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses.

You should

• Flat battery – replacement

therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-

tions and when you feel relaxed!

Take at least two measure-

• Which batteries and which procedure?

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

• Using rechargeable batteries

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

7. Error Messages

sion to produce significantly different results.

8. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

 Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in

• Safety and protection

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

these situations are completely different.

• Instrument care

 Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than

• Accuracy test

just one single measurement.

• Disposal

 Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two

9. Guarantee

measurements.

10. Technical Specifications

 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure

very closely as it can change drastically during this time!

Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)

 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken

with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation

with your doctor.

 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-

frequency of heart pacemakers!

Measurement

How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance

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

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

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

Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation

always measured.

 The instrument also indicates the pulse rate (the number of

blood pressure too low

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100

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60

Consult your

doctor

times the heart beats in a minute).

 Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your

1. blood pressure

100 - 120 60 - 80

Self-check

optimum

health and must be treated by your doctor!

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

2. blood pressure normal

120 - 130 80 - 85

Self-check

you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely

3. blood pressure slightly

130 - 140 85 - 90

Consult your

on single blood pressure readings.

high

doctor

 Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary.

4. blood pressure too

140 - 160 90 - 100

Seek medical

This will give your doctor a quick overview.

high

advice

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There are many causes of excessively

high blood pressure

5. blood pressure far too

160 - 180 100 - 110

Seek medical

values

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

high

advice

ment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation techniques,

6. blood pressure

180

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110

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Urgently seek

weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.

dangerously high

medical advice!

 Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of

The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.

any drugs prescribed by your doctor!

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

cates «blood pressure too high».

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2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move

and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement

Inserting the batteries

result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The

8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the

battery compartment

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is at the back of the device. Insert the

pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not reached,

batteries (4 x size AA 1,5 V), thereby observing the indicated polarity.

the instrument will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

Selecting the correct cuff

9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AT flashes in the

Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the

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

circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the

10.The result, comprising the systolic

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and the diastolic

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blood

centre of the upper arm).

pressure and the pulse

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is displayed and longer beep is heard.

Cuff size for circumference of upper arm

Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.

11.When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff.

S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)

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

M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)

matically after approx. 1 min.).

L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)

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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the

M - L 22 - 42 cm (8.75 - 16.5 inches)

ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant

pressure sensation).

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Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available.

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Only use Microlife cuffs.

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for

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Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 5 does not fit.

early Detection

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Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff

connector 6 into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

This symbol AN indicates that certain pulse irregularities were

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

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this

deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure-

Instrument

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

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

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

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

1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the

Please show your doctor the following explanation:

measurement.

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

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the

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

Arrhythmia indicator

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

This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that

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

also analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instru-

interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.

ment is clinically tested.

5. Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (marking on the

The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if

cuff).

pulse irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol

 Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.

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

 Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the elbow.

measurements performed daily) we recommend the patient to

 The artery mark located on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must

seek medical advice.

lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.

 Support your arm so it is relaxed.

The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but

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

serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.

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