Microlife BP A100 - Manual (Page 4)

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure-
ment
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
• Activating the fitted batteries
• Selecting the correct cuff
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for early
Detection
5. Data Memory
• Viewing the stored values
• Memory full
• Clearing all values
6. Replacing the Slot-in Card
7. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
8. Using a Mains Adapter
9. Error Messages
10. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
• Instrument care
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
11. Guarantee
12. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
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 instrument also 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.
 Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary.
This will give your doctor a quick overview.
 There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation
techniques, 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 condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
 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 a much clearer picture than
just one single measurement.
 Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this instrument should
only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!