Other possible errors and their solutions
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Further Information
Your blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even in healthy people.
Comparable
measurements always require the same conditions. (Quiet
conditions)!
If you are carefully following the directions in this booklet and the
fluctuations in your readings are larger than 15mmHg, and/or you hear
irregular pulse tones on several occasions, please consult your doc-
tor.
Your microlife blood pressure unit passed rigorous international standards set
both in the U.S. and in Europe. This device has been subjected to strict clinical
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Situation
Solution
The display remains blank when the
1. Check batteries for correct polarity
unit is switched on although the
and if necessary re-insert.
batteries are in place.
2. If the display functions erratically re-
insert batteries or exchange them.
The device frequently fails to measure 1. Check the positioning of the cuff.
the blood pressure values, or the
2. Measure the blood pressure again
values measured are too low or too high. while resting in a quiet environment.
See 5.1 and 5.2
Every measurement results in
1. Your blood pressure
different values, although the device
changes minute to minute within a
functions normally and expected values narrow range. Slight variations are
are displayed.
not abnormal.
Blood pressure values differ from
1. Record your daily values and
those measured by your doctor.
consult your doctor.
Often measurements at the doctor’s
office are high due to anxiety.
