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Microlife BP A1 Easy
EN
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
5
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).
Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff
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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.
3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes.
Keep your feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
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.
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 1-2 cm above the
elbow.
The
artery mark
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
AM
flashes in the
display.
10.The result, comprising the systolic
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and the diastolic
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blood pressure and the pulse rate
AT
is displayed.
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range
Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
1. blood pressure
normal
< 120
< 74
Self-check
2. blood pressure
optimum
120 - 129 74 - 79
Self-check
3. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 134 80 - 84
Self-check
4. blood pressure
too high
135 - 159 85 - 99
Seek medical
advice
5. 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
32 - 42 cm
L - XL
32 - 52 cm
