Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Selecting The Correct Cuff; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement - Microlife BP 3AG1 Manual De Instrucciones

2. Using the Device for the First Time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 5 is at the back of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.

Selecting the correct cuff

Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff
size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by
close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size for
most people.
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does
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not fit.
 Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes.
Keep the feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
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 correct cuff size is used (marking on the
cuff).
 Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
 Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the elbow.
 The artery mark on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must lie over
the artery which runs down the inner side of the 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.
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8. 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.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AM flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10.The result, comprising the systolic 9 and the diastolic AT blood
pressure and the pulse rate AK is displayed and a long beep is
heard. Note also the explanations on further display symbols in
this booklet.
11.When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
12.Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off automati-
cally after approx. 1 min.).
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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).

4. Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol

This symbol AL indicates that an irregular heartbeat was detected.
In this case, the measured blood pressure may deviate from your
actual blood pressure values. It is recommended to repeat the
measurement.
Information for the doctor in case of repeated appearance of
the IHB symbol:
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
measures the pulse during blood pressure measurement and
indicates when the heart rate is irregular.

5. Data Memory

At the end of each measurement, this device automatically stores
the result.

Viewing the stored values

Press the M-button 8 briefly, when the device is switched off. The
display first shows «M» AO and then a value, e.g. «M 17». This
means that there are 17 values in the memory. The device then
switches to the last stored result.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing
the M-button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored
value to another.

Memory full

Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 30 is
not exceeded. When the memory is full, the old values
are automatically overwritten with new ones. Values
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