Microlife Aponorm 06575428, Manual

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aponorm
®
Basis Control 13 EN
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Only use aponorm
®
by microlife cuffs.
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Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff
connector 7 into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.
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 recommended that doctors perform double arm measu-
rements 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.
5. Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (marking on
the cuff).
• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
• Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the
elbow.
• The
artery mark located on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar)
must lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of
the
arm.
• Support your arm so it is relaxed.
• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops
and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was
not reached, the device will automatically pump some more
air into the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator 16 flashes in
the display.
10. The result, comprising the systolic
12
and the diastolic
13
blood pressure and the pulse rate 14 is displayed.
11. When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
12. Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off
automatically after approx. 1 min.).
How not to store a reading
Press the ON/OFF button
1
while the reading is being
displayed. Keep the button pressed until « M » 20 is flashing and
then release it. Confirm by pressing the M-button again.
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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an
unpleasant pressure sensation).
4. Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator
for early Detection
This symbol
19
indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measu-
rement.
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 measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your
doctor.
Please show your doctor the following explanation: