Microlife Aponorm 06575428, Manual

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• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this device should
be evaluated with your doctor.
•
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
• If you are
pregnant , you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
)
This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
preeclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the
reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynaeco-
logist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries.
The battery compartment
5
is on the bottom of the device.
Insert the batteries (4 x size AA 1,5 V), thereby observing the
indicated polarity.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes
in the display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button
9
. To confirm and then set the month, press the time button
8 .
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button
to confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and
minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button,
the date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the
time button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year
number starts to flash. Now you can enter the new values
as described above.
Selecting the correct cuff
aponorm
®
by microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the
cuff size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measu-
red by close fitting in the centre of the upper arm).
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».
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
Range
blood
pressure
too low
1. blood pressure
optimum
2. blood pressure
elevated
3. blood pressure
too
high
4. blood pressure
dangerously
high
Systolic
z 100
100 - 130
130 - 135
135 - 160
160 y
Diastolic
z 60
60 - 80
80 - 85
85 - 100
100 y
Recommendation
Consult your doctor
Self-check
Self-check
Seek medical advice
Urgently seek
medical advice!