Microlife BP A100 Plus, Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure-
ment
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
2. Using the Device for the First Time
• Activating the fitted batteries
• Setting the date and time
• Selecting the correct cuff
• Selecting standard or MAM mode
• MAM mode
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
4. Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
5. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
6. Data Memory
• Viewing the stored values
• Memory full
• Clearing all values
• How not to store a reading
7. Replacing the Slot-in Card
8. Setting the Alarm Function
9. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
10. Using a Mains Adapter
11. Error Messages
12. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
• Device care
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
13. Guarantee
14. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement

Blood pressure
is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic
(upper) value and the
diastolic
(lower) value, are
always measured.

The device indicates the
pulse rate
(the number of times the
heart beats in a minute).

Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!

Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure.
Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
 Enter your readings in the enclosed
blood pressure diary
.
This will give your doctor a quick overview.
 There are many causes of excessively
high blood pressure
values
. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation
techniques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood
pressure.

Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your
doctor.
 Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure
is subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses.
You
should therefore take your measurements in the same
quiet conditions and when you feel relaxed!
Take at least
two measurements per day, one in the morning and one in the
evening.
 It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-
sion to produce significantly
different results
.

Deviations
between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.

Several measurements
provide a much clearer picture than
just one single measurement.

Leave a small break
of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.

If you are
pregnant
, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.