Microlife BP A100 Plus - Manual (Page 6)

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3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection
The symbol AM indicates that pulse irregularities were detected
during the measurement. Therefore, the result may deviate from your
normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement. In most cases, this
is no cause for concern. We advise you to tell your doctor if the symbol
appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with measure-
ments taken daily). Show your doctor the following explanation:
5. Traffic Light Indication in the Display
The bars on the left-hand edge of the traffic light display BM show
you the range within which the indicated blood pressure value lies.
Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value is either
within the normal (green), borderline (yellow) or danger (red)
range. The classification corresponds to the 6 ranges in the Table
as defined by the WHO, as described in «Section 1.».
• There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements
(15 seconds is adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-
toring, 2001, 6:145-147» for oscillometric instruments). A count
down indicates the remaining time and a beep will sound
5 seconds before the 2nd and 3rd readings will begin.
• The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure
will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.
• Do not remove the cuff between measurements.
• If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a
fourth one is automatically taken.
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1.
Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and
relax.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do
not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown
in the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
• Make sure that the cuff is 2 cm (0.75 inch) above your
elbow with the tube on the inside of your arm.
• Support your arm so it is relaxed.
• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
7. 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.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops
and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was
not reached, the instrument will automatically pump some
more air into the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10. The result, comprising the systolic AQ and the diastolic AR blood
pressure and the pulse AS is displayed and longer beep is heard.
Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.
11. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff and
pack it into the instrument as shown in Fig. II.
12. Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and
switch off the instrument. (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
pressure sensation).
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator
This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that
also analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instru-
ment 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.
The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but
serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.