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Table of contents

1.   Indication of the A-fib symbol for early 

detection of atrial fibrillation 

· Information for the physician in the event of 
frequent appearance of the AFIB indicator  8  
· What is atrial fibrillation (A-fib)? 

· Who should be checked for 
   atrial fibrillation?                                              9 
· Risk factors which you can control 

9

2.    Using the monitor for the first time 

· Inserting the batteries 

· Setting the date and time 

· Selecting the correct cuff 

10 

· Selection of multiple/MAM or single 
   measurement   

10

3.   Checklist for taking a reliable 

 measurement 

 

11

4.  Taking the blood pressure 

12 

 

· Manual inflation ...........................................13 

 · 

How not to store a reading 

13 

 · 

How do I evaluate my blood pressure? 

13 

 · 

Pulse arrhythmia detector (PAD) 

13

5.    Data memory   

14 

· Viewing the stored values 

14 

· Clearing all values 

14

6.  Battery level indicator and 

 

battery change  

15 

 

· Batteries almost flat 

15 

 

· Batteries flat - replacement 

15 

 

· Which batteries and which procedure?  15

 

 

·  Using rechargeable batteries 

15

7.  Using a mains adapter 

16

8.   Error messages and problems 

16

9.  Safety, care, accuracy test 

 

and disposal  

18 

 

· Safety and protection 

18 

 

· Monitor care 

 

19 

 

· Cleaning the cuff 

19 

 

· Accuracy test   

19 

 

· Disposal  

19

10.  Warranty terms   

20

11.  Technical data   

22

Warranty card  

23

Summary of Contents for Aponorm Professional Control

Page 1: ...of the most common causes of strokes user Arrhythmia detection storage slots Children Diabetics Kidney disease Also suitable for Pregnant women YEARS WARRANTY CLINICALLY VALIDATED Traffic light displa...

Page 2: ...aponorm Professional Control D E...

Page 3: ...ad the operating instructions before use Display 11 Systolic value 12 Diastolic value 13 Pulse indicator 14 MAM mode multiple measurement mode active 15 Stored value 16 Cuff check A Cuff position and...

Page 4: ...rtension diabetes for pregnant women preg nant women suffering from preeclampsia patients suffering from atherosclerosis terminal kidney diseases obesity and for the elderly The monitor can detect irr...

Page 5: ...developed and clinically tested in cooperation with internationally renowned medical specialists Atrial fibrillation is detected with a certainty of 97 to 100 1 2 If you have any questions or problem...

Page 6: ...list for taking a reliable measurement 11 4 Taking the blood pressure 12 Manual inflation 13 How not to store a reading 13 How do I evaluate my blood pressure 13 Pulse arrhythmia detector PAD 13 5 Dat...

Page 7: ...by a cardiologist based on his her interpre tation of an electrocardiogram Keep your arm still during the measurement in order to prevent incorrect results In patients with pacemakers or defibrillator...

Page 8: ...d to know whether you suffer from atrial fibrillation For more information refer to the website of the monitor manufacturer Microlife at www microlife ch afib 2 Using the monitor for the first time In...

Page 9: ...it will go Selecting multiple MAM or individual measurement Please select before each measurement whether you want to perform a normal single measurement NO MAM symbol 14 in the display or a multiple...

Page 10: ...least 5 minutes Keep your feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs Always take your blood pressure on the same arm normally the left one It is recommended that doctors perform double arm meas...

Page 11: ...or 16 E In this case re position the cuff hold your arm still and repeat the measurement Read also chapter 8 on page 17 4 Once the correct pressure is reached the in flation stops and the pressure gra...

Page 12: ...n the optimum green increased yellow or high red blood pressure range The classification corresponds to the fol lowing ranges defined by international guidelines ESH ESC JSH values in mmHg Range Systo...

Page 13: ...ot included in the average Ensure that the maximum memory capacity of 99 values is not exceeded When the memory is full the oldest value is automatically over written with the 100th value Therefore th...

Page 14: ...batteries Only use NiMH type reusable batteries When the flat battery symbol appears remove the batteries and recharge them They must not remain in the monitor as they may become destroyed exhaustive...

Page 15: ...osed flyer 8 golden rules of taking the blood pressure For more detailed help in troubleshooting the monitor please refer to the download section of the www aponorm de product website Error Designa ti...

Page 16: ...he measurement Error Designa tion Potential cause and remedy LO Pulse too low The pulse rate is too low less than 40 beats per minute Repeat the measurement Please consult your doctor if this or any o...

Page 17: ...diagnosis It is not a substitute for a professional evaluation by a physician in parti cular not if the result does not correspond to the patient s physical condition Never rely on blood pressure meas...

Page 18: ...cal provisions 10 Warranty terms We are confident in the quality of our aponorm blood pressure monitors Therefore we WEPA Apothekenbedarf GmbH Co KG grant end customers who are private consumers a vol...

Page 19: ...ase or the warranty card filled in by the distributor directly to WEPA Apothekenbedarf GmbH Co KG or the distributor where the customer had purchased the product If the fault damage is covered by the...

Page 20: ...play range 0 299 mmHg Measuring resolution 1 mmHg Static accuracy Pressure within 3 mmHg Pulse rate accuracy 5 of the readout value Voltage source 4 x 1 5 V alkaline batteries size AA Mains adapter DC...

Page 21: ...Wepa_IB cover_BP_ ProfessionalControl_4G_1019 23...

Page 22: ...ife ch Functional overview Important advice Inthedownloadsectionof www aponorm deyoufindtheseinstructionswith updatesindigitalformfordownload alsoinGerman Turkish FrenchandRussian Homepage Cuff check...

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