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Microlife BP W1 Basic
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
3
is at the top of the device. Insert the
batteries (2 x 1.5 V, size AAA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button
5
. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button
6
.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to flash.
Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in accor-
dance 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!
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