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BP A3 Easy
EN
This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and pre-
eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in preg-
nancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the
reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynaecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a blood pressure value of
140/80
mmHg or a value of
130/90
mmHg indicates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment
4
is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better
fitting and comfort.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff
6
does not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector
7
into the cuff socket
3
as far as it will go.
Select the measuring mode: standard or MAM mode
This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measurement). To
select standard mode, slide the MAM switch
8
on the side of the
device downwards to position «1» and to select MAM mode, slide
this switch upwards to position «3».
MAM mode (highly recommended)
In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then automatically analysed and
displayed. Because the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a
result determined in this way is more reliable than one produced
by a single measurement.
After pressing the ON/OFF button
1
, the MAM-symbol
AQ
appears in the display.
The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to
indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being taken.
There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements
(15 seconds are adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-
toring, 2001, 6:145-147» for oscillometric instruments). A count
down indicates the remaining time.
The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure
will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.
Do not remove the cuff between measurements.
If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a
fourth one is automatically taken.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Device
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.
3.
Always measure on the same arm
(normally left). It is recom-
mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not
interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range
Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too
low
100
60
Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 130 60 - 80
Self-check
2. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 135 80 - 85
Self-check
3. blood pressure too
high
135 - 160 85 - 100
Seek medical
advice
4. blood pressure
dangerously high
160
100
Urgently seek
medical advice!
Cuff size
for circumference of upper arm
S
17 - 22 cm
M
22 - 32 cm
M - L
22 - 42 cm
L - XL
32 - 52 cm
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