How Do I Evaluate My Blood Pressure; Using The Instrument For The First Time; Activating The Fitted Batteries; Selecting The Correct Cuff - Microlife BP A150 Manual Del Usuario

How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too low  100
1. blood pressure 100 - 120 60 - 80
optimum
2. blood pressure normal 120 - 130 80 - 85
3. blood pressure slightly 130 - 140 85 - 90
high
4. blood pressure too 140 - 160 90 - 100
high
5. blood pressure far too 160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical
high
6. blood pressure 180 
dangerously high
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indi-
cates «blood pressure too high».

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

Activating the fitted batteries

Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment 6.

Selecting the correct cuff

Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
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)
M - L 22 - 42 cm (8.75 - 16.5 inches)
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Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available.
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 7 does not fit.
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Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff
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connector 8 into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.
BP A150
 60 Consult your
doctor
Self-check
Self-check
Consult your
doctor
Seek medical
advice
advice
110  Urgently seek
medical advice!

Select the measuring mode: standard or MAM mode

This instrument enables you to select either standard (standard
single measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measure-
ment). To select standard mode, slide the MAM switch 5 on the
side of the instrument downwards to position «1» and to select
MAM mode, slide this switch upwards to position «3».

MAM Mode

 In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then automatically analysed and
displayed. Because the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a
result determined in this way is more reliable than one produced
by a single measurement.
 After pressing the ON/OFF button 1, the selected MAM mode
appears in the display as the MAM-symbol AM.
 The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to
indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being taken.
 There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements
(15 seconds are 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.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
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 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.
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