Microlife BP W100-MAM Wrist, Manual

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5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 to 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the device
is at the same height as your heart.
8. Press the ON/OFF button
1
to start the measurement.
9. 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.
10.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.
11.During the measurement, the heart symbol
AM
flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
12.The result, comprising the systolic
6
and the diastolic
7
blood
pressure and the pulse rate
8
is displayed and a long beep is
heard. Note also the explanations on further display symbols in
this booklet.
13.Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).

You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres-
sure sensation).
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection
This symbol
AK
indicates that certain pulse irregularities were detected
during the measurement. In this case, the result may deviate from your
normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement. In most cases, this
is no cause for concern. However, if the symbol appears on a regular
basis (e.g. several times a week with measurements taken daily) we
advise you to tell your doctor. Please show your doctor the following
explanation:
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also analyses
pulse frequency during measurement. The device is clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse
irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol appears more
frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements performed
daily) we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.
This device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to
detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.