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BP A80
EN
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a readout value between
150/85
or
120/98
mmHg indi-
cates «blood pressure too high».
The slot-in card
3
on the front of the instrument shows ranges
1-6 in the Table.
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment
7
.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff
size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by
close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size for
most people.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff
8
does not fit.
Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff
connector
9
into the cuff socket
4
as far as it will go.
Connecting the pump ball
Connect the pump ball
AT
to the instrument by firmly inserting the
connector
AK
into the pump ball socket
5
.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
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).
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. Switch on the instrument and wait until «
0
» appears in the
display and the arrow «
»
BT
starts to flash.
7. Take the pump ball in your free hand (the arm you are not measuring
from) and pump up the cuff. Watch the pressure indication in the
display and pump approx. 40 mmHg higher than the expected
systolic value (the upper value). If you have not pumped enough, a
flashing arrow «
»
BT
will appear telling you to pump higher.
8. After pumping, the measurement is taken automatically. Relax, do
not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the measure-
ment result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol
AN
flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10.The result, comprising the systolic
AQ
and the diastolic
AR
blood
pressure and the pulse
AS
is displayed and longer beep is heard.
Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.
11.When the measurement has finished, press the quick-acting
discharge valve
AL
in order to release any remaining air in the
cuff. Remove the cuff and pack it into the instrument as shown
in
Fig. II
.
12.Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and switch
off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off automatically
after approx. 1 min.).
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range
Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too low
100
60
Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 120 60 - 80
Self-check
2. blood pressure normal
120 - 130 80 - 85
Self-check
3. blood pressure slightly
high
130 - 140 85 - 90
Consult your
doctor
4. blood pressure too
high
140 - 160 90 - 100
Seek medical
advice
5. blood pressure far too
high
160 - 180 100 - 110
Seek medical
advice
6. blood pressure
dangerously high
180
110
Urgently seek
medical advice!
Cuff size
for circumference of upper arm
S
17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M
22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L
32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
