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Microlife BP A1 Easy User Manual

Microlife BP A1 Easy
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7. Using a Mains Adapter
8. Error Messages
9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
Safety and protection
Device care
Cleaning the cuff
Accuracy test
Disposal
10. Guarantee
11. 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 device 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.
There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting 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 conditions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least
two readings every time (in the morning and in the evening) and
average the measurements.
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 much more reliable information
about your blood pressure than just one single measurement.
Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
If you suffer from a cardiac arrhythmia consult with your doctor
before using the device. See also chapter «Appearance of the
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol» of this user manual.
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
pre-eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure after a short while again
(eg. 1 hour). If the reading is still too high, consult your
doctor or gynecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of
130/90 mmHg indicates «blood pressure too high».
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic
Recommendation
1. blood pressure
normal
< 120 < 74 Self-check
2. blood pressure
optimum
120 - 129 74 - 79 Self-check
3. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 134 80 - 84 Self-check
4. blood pressure too
high
135 - 159 85 - 99 Seek medical
advice
5. blood pressure
dangerously high
160 100 Urgently seek
medical advice!

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Microlife BP A1 Easy Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAutomatic
Cuff size22 - 42 cm
Placement supportedUpper arm
Pulse rate measuringYes
Mean arterial pressure-
Display typeLCD

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