Microlife BP A150 Afib User guide

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Производитель

Microlife AG, Швейцария
Адрес: Espenstrasse 139, 9443 Widnau, Switzerland
Web-сайт: www.microlife.com

Место производства:

ONBO Electonic (She
Адрес: No. 138 Huasheng Road, Langkou Community Dalang Street, Longhua District,
Shenzhen China

Made in China

Microlife AG

Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau / Switzerland
www.microlife.com

nzhen) Co., Ltd., Китай

Измеритель артериального
давления и частоты пульса
BP A150 AFIB

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RU  8

IB BP A150 AFIB EN-RU 4119

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MAM AFIB (BP A150 AFIB)

Microlife BP A150 AFIB BP A150 AFIB

Guarantee Card

Name of Purchaser / Ф.И.О. покупателя

Serial Number / Серийный номер

Date of Purchase / Дата покупки

Specialist Dealer / Специализированный дилер

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Microlife BP A150 AFIB

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ON/OFF button

2

Display

3

Cuff Socket

4

Mains Adapter Socket

5

AFIB/MAM Switch

6

Battery Compartment

7

Cuff

8

Cuff Connector

Display

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Systolic Value

AT

Diastolic Value

AK

Pulse Rate

AL

Stored Value

AM

AFIB/MAM Mode

AN

Atrial Fibrillation Indicator (AFIB)

AO

Battery Display

AP

Pulse Indicator

AQ

MAM Interval Time

AR

Arm Movement Indicator

AS

Cuff Check Indicator

BT

Traffic Light Indicator

Intended use:
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring
non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or older.
It is clinically validated in patients with hypertension, hypotension,
diabetes, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, atherosclerosis, end-stage
renal disease, obesity and the elderly.
The device can detect an irregular pulse suggestive of Atrial Fibril­lation (AF). Please note that the device is not intended to diagnose
AF. A diagnosis of AF can only be confirmed by ECG. The patient
is advised to see a physician.

Dear Customer,
This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinical tests carried out prove its measurement accuracy to be of
a very high standard.*

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Microlife AFIB detection is the world’s leading digital blood pres­sure measurement technology for the detection of atrial fibrillation
(AF) and arterial hypertension. These are the two top risk factors
of getting a stroke or heart disease. It is important to detect AF and
hypertension at an early stage, even though you may not experi­ence any symptoms. AF screening in general and thus also with
the Microlife AFIB algorithm, is recommended for people of 65
years and older. The AFIB algorithm indicates that atrial fibrillation
may be present. For this reason, it is recommended that you visit
your doctor when the device gives an AFIB signal during your
blood pressure measurement. The AFIB algorithm of Microlife has
been clinically investigated by several prominent clinical investiga­tors and showed that the device detects patients with AFIB at a

certainty of 97-100%.
If you have any questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact your local Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer
or pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife
dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the internet at
www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable infor­mation on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!

* This device uses the same measuring technology as the award
winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British and
Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) protocol.

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Kearley K, Selwood M, Van den Bruel A, Thompson M, Mant D,
Hobbs FR et al.: Triage tests for identifying atrial fibrillation in
primary care: a diagnostic accuracy study comparing single-lead
ECG and modified BP monitors. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e004565.

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Wiesel J, Arbesfeld B, Schechter D: Comparison of the Microlife
blood pressure monitor with the Omron blood pressure monitor for
detecting atrial fibrillation. Am J Cardiol 2014; 114:1046-1048.

Table of Contents

1. Explanation of symbols

2. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure­ment

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

3. Important Facts about Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

• What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

• Who should be screened for Atrial Fibrillation?

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• Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to

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screen for AF (only in AFIB/MAM mode)

• Risk factors you can control

4. Using the Device for the First Time

• Inserting the batteries

• Selecting the correct cuff

• Selecting standard or AFIB/MAM mode

• AFIB/MAM mode (highly recommended)

5. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

6. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for early
Detection (Active only in AFIB/MAM mode)

7. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display

8. Data Memory

9. Battery Indicator and Battery change

• Low battery

• Flat battery – replacement

• Which batteries and which procedure?

• Using rechargeable batteries

10. Using a Mains Adapter

11. Error Messages

12. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

• Safety and protection

• Device care

• Cleaning the cuff

• Accuracy test

• Disposal

13. Guarantee

14. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card

1. Explanation of Symbols

Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.

Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

Type BF applied part

Keep dry

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Conformity mark

Type approval of measuring device

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Serial number

Catalogue number

Manufacturer

Class II equipment

Operating temperature restriction
10 - 40 °C

Operating

Storage temperature restriction

-20 - +55 °C

Storage

CE Marking of Conformity

2. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self­Measurement

 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.

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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. Therefore we
recommend using the MAM technology.

 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.

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Several measurements

about your blood pressure than just one single measurement.
Therefore we recommend using the MAM technology.

 Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two

measurements.

 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken

with this device should be evaluated with your doctor.

 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-

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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?

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

2. blood pressure
optimum

3. blood pressure
elevated

4. blood pressure too
high

5. blood pressure
dangerously high

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».

provide much more reliable information

< 120 < 74 Self-check

120 - 129 74 - 79 Self-check

130 - 134 80 - 84 Self-check

135 - 159 85 - 99 Seek medical

≥ 160 ≥ 100 Urgently seek

advice

medical advice!

3. Important Facts about Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

Normally, your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat.
Certain cells in your heart produce electrical signals that cause the
heart to contract and pump blood. Atrial fibrillation occurs when
rapid, disorganized electrical signals are present in the heart’s two
upper chambers, called the atria; causing them to contract irregu­larly (this is called fibrillation). Atrial fibrillation is the most common
form of heart arrhythmia. It often causes no symptoms, yet it signif­icantly increases your risk of stroke. You’ll need a doctor to help
you control the problem.

Who should be screened for Atrial Fibrillation?

AF screening is recommended for people over 65 years of age,
since the chance of having a stroke increases with age. AF
screening is also recommended for people from the age of 50
years who have high blood pressure (e.g. SYS higher than 159 or
DIA higher than 99) as well as those with diabetes, coronary heart
failure or for those who have previously had a stroke.
In young people or in pregnancy AF screening is not recom­mended as it could generate false results and unnecessary
anxiety. In addition, young individuals with AF have a low risk of
getting stroke as compared to elder people.
For more information visit our website: www.microlife.com/afib.

Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen for AF (only in AFIB/MAM mode)

Knowing your blood pressure and knowing whether you or your
family members have AF can help reduce the risk of stroke. Microlife
AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen for AF whilst
taking your blood pressure.

Risk factors you can control

Early diagnosis of AF followed by adequate treatment can signifi­cantly reduce the risk of getting stroke. Knowing your blood pres­sure and knowing whether you have AF is the first step in proactive
stroke prevention.

4. Using the Device for the First Time

Inserting the batteries

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

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is on the bottom of the device. Insert the

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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
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L 32 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm

Only use Microlife cuffs.

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Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 7 does
not fit.

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Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 8
into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

Selecting standard or AFIB/MAM mode

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

AFIB/MAM mode (highly recommended)

In AFIB/MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then automatically analysed and
displayed. Because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result
determined in this way is more reliable than one produced by a single
measurement. AF detection is only activated in AFIB/MAM mode.
 When you select the 3 measurements, the MAM-symbol AM

appears in the display.

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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.

A count down indicates the remaining time.

 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.

5. 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). It is recom­mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.

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.

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 pulse indicator AP flashes in the
display.

10.The result, comprising the systolic 9 and the diastolic AT
blood pressure and the pulse rate AK is displayed. 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 with ON/OFF button 1. (The monitor
does switch off automatically after approx. 1 min.).

You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the

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ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).

If the systolic blood pressure is known to be very high

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it can be an advantage to set the pressure individually. Press

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