Microlife BP 3AX1 Navigation Manual
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69. points listed under Common sources of error normally and the values displayed are normal Repeat the measurement Blood pressure measured differ from those e Record the daily development of the values and values measured by the doctor consult your doctor ts Further Information The level of blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even with healthy people Therefore it is important to ensure that to compare measurements always requires the same conditions Quiet conditions You must consult your specialist dealer or chemist if there are technical problems with the blood pressure instrument Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself Any unauthorised opening of the instrument invalidates all guarantee claims 9 Care and maintenance recalibration a Do not expose the device to either extreme temperatures humidity dust or direct sunlight The cuff contains a sensitive air tight compartment Handle this carefully and avoid all types of straining through twisting or buckling c Clean the device with a soft dry cloth Do not use petrol thinners or similar solvent Spots on the cuff can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and soapsuds The cuff must not be washed d Do not drop the instrument or treat it roughly in any way Avoid strong vibrations e Never open the device Otherwise the manufacturer calibration becomes invalid Periodical recalibration Sensitive measuring devices must from time to time be check
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72. After setting the alarms press OK to exit the Time and Date Display Setup An alarm icon appears in the display to indicate that off the alarm is activated Attention The time display is set on a 24 hour clock Feb 24 2003 When the final field DISPLAY OFF is highlighted press Y to select whether you want the time and date display to remain 1 0 30 on when the device is switched off Press OK to confirm the settings and exit the time setup screen Display 4 4 Sleep Mode The device is designed to stay in sleep Apr 17 2003 Date mode as batteries are loaded The illustration shows the display elements 1 24 hour format when the BPM is in sleep mode and the 1 5 31 h l Alarm active DISPLAY OFF feature is disabled see mg JOHN picrolife Average Section 4 2 Mode is selected Current user 5 Carrying out measurement 5 1 Before the measurement Avoid eating smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before the measurement All these factors influence the measurement result Try and find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quite atmosphere for about 5 minutes before the measurement e Measure always on the same wrist normally left e Attempt to carry out the measurements regularly at the same time of day since the blood pressure changes during the course of the day 5 2 Common sources of error Note Compa
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74. al Important Safety Instructions Read the instructions carefully before using this device Type BF applied part Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable regulations not with domestic waste Q Ensure that children do not use the instrument unsupervised some parts are small enough to be swallowed 1 Table of Contents Introduction Features Important Information about Self Measurement Important information on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement How does high low blood pressure arise Which values are normal What can be done if regular increased low values are obtained MAM technology Microlife Average Mode The various components of the blood pressure monitor Putting the blood pressure monitor into operation Inserting the batteries Initial Setup Setting Alarm Times Sleep Mode Carrying out a measurement Before the measurement Common sources of error Fitting the Cuff Measurement Mode Selection Measurement Procedure Discontinuing a measurement Memory handling and user setting Viewing Measurements Saved in Memory Setting the User Clearing the Memory Adjusting the Display Contrast Error messages malfunctions Care and maintenance recalibration Guarantee Technical Specifications www microlife com 1 Introduction 1 1 Feat
75. asures are part of your general way of life B Eating habits Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age Reduce overweight Avoid excessive consumption of common salt Avoid fatty foods Previous illnesses Follow consistently any medical instructions for treating previous illness such as Diabetes Diabetes mellitus Fat metabolism disorder Gou Habits Give up smoking completely Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol Restrict your caffeine consumption Coffee Physical constitution After a preliminary medical examination do regular sport Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength Avoid reaching the limit of your performance With previous illnesses and or an age of over 40 years please consult your doctor before beginning your sporting activities He will advise you regarding the type and extent of types of sport that are possible for you MAM technology Microlife Average Mode MAM technology is a new type of concept for optimum reliability in self measurement of blood pressure An advanced measurement accuracy is achieved by the automatic analysis of three successive measurements The new system provides reliable values for the doctor and can be used as the basis for reliable diagnostics and medication therapy for high blood pressure Why MAM Human blood pressure is not stable Scattering of devices Key advantages Reduction of
76. ately from other readings Select EEE to select user 2 Any readings made when user 2 is selected will be saved separately from other readings After selecting user 1 or user 2 you are prompted to enter the user name You can use up to six characters To keep the default name User_1 press To enter a different name follow these instructions Press A or to scroll through the alphanumeric characters Z and 0 9 There is also one underscore and one space character Press OK to accept the character and move to the next space After you have finished entering the name press OK to exit the user setup menu The user name is displayed on the screen No 7 3 03 15 48 200 sys J 145 150 3 DIA 85 PUL z 98 50 47 418 AVG MAM USER VA so gt USER_1 gt 0 1 17 2003 15 31 6 3 Clearing the Memory This item enables you to clear readings for user 1 or user 2 You can erase single readings or erase all readings at once Select user 1 or user 2 as explained under 6 2 Scroll to Clear Memory and press OK The user you selected is shown in the upper left corner Clear Single Readings Select SINGLE by the selection buttons and press OK to erase single readings Press to select a reading from the list An arrow gt highlights the selected reading Press OK to era
77. e ast 30 measurement values To view the stored measurements or a user press or in sleep mode The last measurement for the user is displayed The user measurement sequence number date and time are displayed on the top Data obtained in Average Mode are indicated by in the upper right corner Press or to scroll through the list items The first item in he list is the average of all stored data Press OK and the display shows table of all data The first entry is the average Data obtained in Average Mode are indicated by an A at the very right Press or to scroll through the list 13 uae 9 3 03 15 48 sys 124 mmHg dia 73 mmhg pul 17 min Em 3 03 15 48 sys dia pul avg 149 110 85 1 145 109 83 2 19 71 74 3 124 73 79 4 130 80 77 Press OK and the display shows graph of all data The lines indicate the systolic top end and Diastolic bottom end values Press A W to move the cursor between measurements The currently selected measurement is indicated by a blinking line Press to exit this mode 6 2 Setting the User This monitor allows you to track readings for two individuals independently Scroll to User and press OK to enter the submenu Press to make your selection Select Bd to set the device to not save readings Select to select user 1 Any readings made when user 1 is selected will be saved separ
78. e Device scattering Insufficient rest prior to measurement Movement artefacts Cuff positioning influences C Medical benefits Improved accuracy Reliable patient self measurement data for the doctor Safe hypertension diagnostic Reliable therapy control D Measurement sequence e With the full measurement cycles the total measurement time remains less than 3 minutes compared to a single measurement time of 1 and a half minutes e Single results are not displayed e Due to the Data Analysis result 4th measurement may be applied 3 various components of the blood pressure monitor The illustration shows the blood pressure monitor consisting of Display ff a Battery Cover 15 424 gt Selection Buttons OK Button ON OFF Button ko F ttt Wrist cuff WC1 12 21 cm for wrist circumference of 12 to 21 cm 4 Putting the blood pressure monitor into operation 4 1 Inserting the batteries After you have unpacked your device first insert the batteries 1 Remove the cover as illustrated 2 Lay the plastic strip inside the battery compartment and insert 2 x size AAA 1 5V batteries C observing the indicated polarity according to the markings on the cuff D Attention e After the battery warning appears the device is blocked until the batteries have been replaced e f the battery warning appears the display the batteries are empty and must b
79. e mostly standard under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychological stress it is possible that you are suffering from so called labile hypertension Please consult your doctor if you suspect that this might be the case e Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate medical treatment 2 3 What can be done if regular increased low values are obtained a Please consult your doctor b Increased blood pressure values various forms of hypertension are associated long and medium term with considerable risks to health This concerns the arterial blood vessels of your body which are endangered due to constriction caused by deposits in the vessel walls Arteriosclerosis A deficient supply of blood to important organs heart brain muscles can be the result Furthermore with long term continuously increased blood pressure values the heart will become structurally damaged c There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure We differentiate between the common primary essential hypertension and secondary hypertension The latter group can be ascribed to specific organic malfunctions Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values d There are measures which you can take not only for reducing a medically established high blood pressure but also for prevention These me
80. e replaced by new ones e Use AAA Long Life or Alkaline 1 5V Batteries The use of rechargeable batteries is not recommended e f the blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods remove the batteries from the device 4 2 Initial Setup When the batteries are installed the display shows the language selection screen Press A or to select the display language Press OK to confirm the selection The default language is English The device prompts you to set the time and date The year blinks highlighting the first field to change Press or to change the year Press OK to confirm the date The month day hour and minute are all consecutively highlighted Press to change these fields and press OK to confirm You are then prompted to set the alarms gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPANOL 4 3 Setting Alarm Times After you have set the time you can set one or two alarms to Feb 24 2003 alert you to take your blood pressure measurements An alarm icon appears in the display 8 1 5 Press A to set the hour and minute for Alarm 1 Press to confirm each setting Display Off When the alarm icon is highlighted press to enable Feb 24 2003 or disable Alarm 1 Press OK to confirm You are then prompted to set Alarm 2 Follow the instructions for sh Alarm 1 to set this alarm a 8 1 5 284
81. ect Measuring mode and press OK to enter the submenu Select 1 or by the selection buttons and confirm your selection by Average MAM Mode MEASURING MODE In average mode the unit takes 3 continuous measurements and afterwards calculates the result based on an average 1 3 MAM using MAM technology see Section 2 4 There is a 15 second rest time between measurements the C unit beeps during the last 5 seconds to remind you of the aa gt upcoming measurement Single Mode In single mode 1 only one measurement is taken 5 5 Measurement Procedure After the cuff and arm have been a measurement mode is set the measurement can be taken as follows Press the 0 1 button The Microlife ppropriately positioned and the Welcome screen appears and is followed by a screen which shows you how to properly hold your arms If the display off function is enabled the Sleep Mode screen appears for two seconds before measurements are taken The pump begins to inflate the cuff And the increasing cuff pressure is displayed Graphical pressure Numeric pressure RERDY 201 68 m 900 PLEASE 200 RELAXI After the suitable inflation pressure has been reached the pump stops measurement signals are displayed and the heart icon flashes This curve shows each heart beat activity Movement artefacts would become visible the by large devia
82. ective 93 42 EEC Technical alterations reserved 12 www microlife com Detailed user information about our thermometers and blood pressure monitors as well as services can be found at www microlife com 18 19 1 1 1 1 2 2
83. ed for accuracy We therefore recommend a periodical inspection of the static pressure display every 2 years Your specialist dealer would be pleased to provide more extensive information about this 17 10 Guarantee The blood pressure monitor is guaranteed for 3 years from date of purchase This guarantee includes the instrument and the cuff The guarantee does not apply to damage caused by improper handling accidents not following the operating instructions or alterations made to the instrument by third parties The guarantee is only valid upon presentation of the guarantee card filled out by the dealer Name and company address of the responsible dealer 11 Technical specifications Weight 140g with batteries Size 67 x 70 x 80 mm Storage temperature 20 C to 55 C 15 to 95 relative humidity maximum Operation temperature 10 C to 40 C 15 to 95 relative humidity maximum Display dot matrix LCD Liquid Crystal Display Measuring method oscillometric Pressure sensor solid state Measuring range SYS DIA 20 to 280 mmHg Pulse 40 to 200 per minute Measuring resolution 1 mmHg Accuracy Pressure within 3 mmHg Pulse 5 of the reading Memory Storing the last 2x30 measurements automatically Power source 2 1 5 V Batteries size AAA Accessories Storage case Reference to standards EN 1060 1 3 4 IEC 60601 1 IEC 60601 1 2 EMC This device complies with the requirements of the Medical Device Dir
84. olic and diastolic pressures Take another reading following directions carefully Contact you doctor if you continue to get unusual readings ERR 6 Single data differ too much during Average Mode even after 4 cycles No average result can be displayed The pressure in the cuff is too high over 300 mmHg or the pulse is too high over 200 beats per minute Relax for 5 minutes and repeat the measurement LO The pulse is too low less than 40 beats per minute Repeat the measurement Please consult your doctor if this or any other problem occurs repeatedly Other possible malfunctions and their elimination If problems occur when using the device the following points should be checked and if necessary the corresponding measures are to be taken Malfunction Remedy The display remains empty when the instrument is switched on although the batteries are in place 1 Check batteries for correct polarity and if necessary insert correctly 2 If the display is unusual re insert batteries or exchange them The device frequently fails to measure the 1 Check the positioning of the cuff blood pressure values or the values measured 2 Measure the blood pressure again in peace and are too low too high quiet under observance of the details made under point 5 Every measurement produces a different Please read the following information and the value although the instrument functions
85. rable blood pressure measurements always require the same conditions These are normally always quiet conditions e All efforts by the patient to support the can increase the blood pressure Make sure you in a comfortable relaxed position and do not activate any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement Use a cushion for support if necessary e If the wrist artery lies considerably lower higher than the heart an erroneously higher lower blood pressure will be measured Each 15cm difference in height results in measurement error of 10mmHg e loose cuff causes false measurement values 5 3 Fitting the cuff a Remove all eventual objects and jewellery e g wristwatch from the wrist in question Draw the cuff over the wrist b The distance between the cuff and the hand should be approx 10 mm c Secure the cuff with the Velcro fastener so that it lies comfortably and not too tight whereby no space should remain between the cuff and the wrist d Lay the arm on table with the palm upwards Support the arm a little with a rest cushion so that the cuff rests at about the same height as the heart Take care that the cuff lies free Remain so for 5 minutes sitting quietly before beginning with the measurement 5 4 Measurement Mode Selection Choose which measurement mode you want to use before taking a blood pressure reading Press OK to enter the menus press W to sel
86. rm values at this level endanger your health due to the associated advancing damage to the blood vessels in your body With blood pressure values that are too low i e systolic values under 100 mmHg and or diastolic val ues under 60 mmHg likewise please consult your doctor Even with normal blood pressure values a regular self check with your blood pressure monitor is recommended In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure please keep a record of the level of your blood pressure by carrying out regular self measurements at specific times of the day Show these values to your doctor Never use the results of your measurements to alter independently the drug doses prescribed by your doctor Table for classifying blood pressure values units mmHG according to World Health Organization Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendations blood pressure blood pressure Hypotension lower than 100 lower than 60 Check with your doctor Normal range between 100 and 140 between 60 and 90 Self check Mild hypertension between 140 and 160 between 90 and 100 Consult your doctor Moderate hypertension between 160 and 180 between 100 and 110 Consult your doctor Severe hypertension higher than 180 higher than 110 Consult your doctor urgently c Further information e f your values ar
87. se the selected reading Clear All Readings Select All by the selection buttons and press OK to erase all readings of the selected user You are prompted to confirm the action Press OK to erase all readings of the selected user Press the 0 1 button to cancel deletion of all readings CLEAR MEMORY SINGLE ALL gt ma CLEAR MEMORY 3 03 15 48 SYS DIA PUL 1 124 84 76 2 139 95 74 3 139 98 80 4 146 106 72 CLEAR MEMORY YES M NO 0 I 7 Adjusting the Display Contrast This item enables you to adjust the contrast CONTRAST Scroll to Contrast and press OK to enter the submenu Press A to increase the display contrast Press W to decrease the display contrast After you have adjusted the contrast press OK to confirm the setting 15 O i gt 8 Error messages malfunctions If an error occurs during a measurement the measurement is discontinued and a corresponding error code is displayed Example Error No 1 Error No Possible cause s A ERROR 1 MEASURE RGRIN ERR 1 No pulse has been detected ERR 2 Unnatural pressure impulses influence the measurement result Reason The arm was moved during the Measurement Artefact ERR 3 The inflation of the cuff takes too long The cuff is not correctly seated ERR5 The measured readings indicated an unacceptable difference between syst
88. tions within the curve 00 NOT MOVE A long beep sounds when the measurement has been completed The systolic and diasto rate appear in the display The measurement reading remains approximately 30 seconds If no bu ic blood pressure and pulse on the display for ton is pressed during the 30 second period the instrument switches itself off in order to preserve the batteries When the unit is set to Average MAM Mode three separate measurements take place as explai ned under 5 4 User Relative amplitude Heart icon Pressure 3 03 15 48 sys 124 mmHg dia 73 mmhg pul 7 min If the data of each cycle differ too much from each Countdown 15 other a fourth measurement is performed before timer the result is displayed In rare cases when the blood pressure is so unstable that even after four Measurement measurements the data vary too much an error number message is displayed Refer to Error Messages and Malfunctions Section 7 at the end of this manual 5 6 Discontinuing a measurement If it is necessary to interrupt a measurement for any reason for example if the patient feels unwell press the 0 1 button The device immediately lowers the cuff pressure and enters into sleep mode 6 Memory handling and user setting 6 1 Viewing Measurements Saved in Memory The blood pressure monitor automatically stores each of th
89. ures The blood pressure monitor is a fully automatic digital blood pressure measuring device for use the wrist This enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressures as well as the pulse frequency by way of the oscillometric measuring method The device offers a very high and clinically tested measurement accuracy and has been designed to provide a maximum of user friendliness Before using please read through this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place For further questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement please contact your doctor Attention 1 2 Important information about self measurement e Do not forget self measurement means control not diagnosis or treatment Unusual values must always be discussed with your doctor Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor e pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers e In cases of cardiac irregularity Arrhythmia measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with the doctor e Clinical trials have shown that wrist measurements can reach similar accuracy to upper arm measurements However some individuals may get a different result between both methods Therefore we generally recommend to compare the readings of this device to data obtained by your doctor If there is a difference alwa
90. ys consider the variance into your final reading Electromagnetic interference The device contains sensitive electronic components Therefore avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device e g mobile telephones microwave cookers These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy 2 Important information the subject of blood pressure and its measurement 2 1 How does high low blood pressure arise The level of blood pressure is determined in a part of the brain the so called circulatory centre and adapted to the respective situation by way of feedback via the nervous system To adjust the blood pressure the strength and frequency of the heart Pulse as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels is altered The latter is effected by way of fine muscles in the blood vessel walls The level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during the heart activity During the blood ejection Systole the value is maximal systolic blood pressure value at the end of the heart s rest period Diastole minimal diastolic blood pressure value The blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular diseases 2 2 Which values are normal Blood pressure is too high if at rest the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and or the systolic blood pressure is over 140 mmHg In this case please consult your doctor immediately Long te
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