2
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
10. Guarantee
11. Technical Specifications
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.
•
There are several causes of excessively
high blood pressure
values
. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
•
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by 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 readings every time (in the morning and in the evening) and
average the measurements.
•
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 much more reliable information
about your blood pressure than just one single measurement.
•
Leave a small break
of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
•
If you suffer from an
irregular heartbeat
(arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this device should be
evaluated with your doctor.
•
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
•
If you are
pregnant
, you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
pre-eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the
reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynecologist.
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).
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range
Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too
low
100
60
Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 130 60 - 80
Self-check
2. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 135 80 - 85
Self-check
3. blood pressure too
high
135 - 160 85 - 100
Seek medical
advice
4. 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
