Microlife BP A2 Easy 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 (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Китай
Адрес: No. 497, Ta Laneg Nan Road, Ta Laneg Street,
Baoan District, Shenzhen, China

Сделано в Китае

Измеритель артериального
давления и частоты пульса
BP A2 Easy

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Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau / Switzerland
www.microlife.com

IB BP A2 Easy EN-RU 3919

Microlife BP A2 Easy BP A2 EasyGuarantee Card

Name of Purchaser / Ф.И.О. покупателя

Serial Number / Серийный номер

Date of Purchase / Дата покупки

Specialist Dealer / Специализированный
дилер

Microlife BP A2 Easy

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ON/OFF button

2

Display

3

Cuff Socket

4

Mains Adapter Socket

5

Battery Compartment

6

Cuff

7

Cuff Connector

Display

8

Battery Display

9

Systolic Value

AT

Diastolic Value

AK

Pulse Rate

AL

Traffic Light Indicator

AM

Pulse Indicator

AN

Cuff Check Indicator

AO

Arm Movement Indicator

AP

Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator (PAD)

AQ

Stored Value

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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.

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.*
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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Table of Contents

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1. Explanation of symbols

2. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

3. Using the Device for the First Time

• Inserting the batteries

• Selecting the correct cuff

4. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

5. Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia (PAD)

6. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display

7. Data Memory

8. Battery Indicator and Battery change

• Low battery

• Flat battery – replacement

• Which batteries and which procedure?

• Using rechargeable batteries

9. Using a Mains Adapter

10. Error Messages

11. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

• Safety and protection

• Device care

• Cleaning the cuff

• Accuracy test

• Disposal

12. Guarantee

13. 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.

Keep dry

Conformity mark

Type approval of measuring device

S

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Serial number

Catalogue number

Manufacturer

Class II equipment

Operating temperature restriction

Operating

10 - 40 °C

Storage temperature restriction

-20 - +55 °C

Storage

CE Marking of Conformity

2. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self­Measurement



Blood pressure

generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
(upper) value and the

 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.

therefore take your measurements in the same quiet conditions
and when you feel relaxed!

(in the morning and in the evening) and average the measurements.

is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries

systolic

diastolic

(lower) value, are always measured.

You should

Take at least two readings every time

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 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

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 an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see

«Section 5.»), 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

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

Recommenda-

< 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

tion

advice

medical advice!

3. 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.

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

Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better

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fitting and comfort.
Only use Microlife cuffs.

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Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does
not fit.

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Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

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is on the bottom of the device. Insert the

4. 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

mended 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.

(normally left). It is recom-

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 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 indic ator AM flashes in the display.

10.The result, comprising the systolic 9 and the diastolic AT
blood pressure and the pulse rate AK is displayed.

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
the ON/OFF button after the monitor has been pumped up to
a level of approx. 30 m mHg (shown on the display). Keep the
button pressed until the pressure is about 40 mmHg above
the expected systolic value – then release the button.

5. Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia (PAD)

This symbol AP indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure­ment. In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the
symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with
measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor.
Please show your doctor the following explanation:

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator

This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse irregularity during measurement. The device is
clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse
irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol appears
more frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements
performed daily) we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.
This device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves
to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

6. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display

The bars on the left-hand edge of the display AL show you the
range within which the indicated blood pressure value lies.
Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value is either
within the optimum (green), elevated (yellow), too high (orange) or
dangerously high (red) range. The classification corresponds to
the 4 ranges in the table as defined by the international guidelines
(ESH, ESC, JSH), as described in «Section 2.».

7. Data Memory

This device always stores the last result at the end of the measure­ment. To recall the reading, press and hold the ON/OFF button 1
while the device is switched off. Release the button as soon as all
display elements are shown. The stored result will then be shown,
indicated with the letter «M» AQ.

8. Battery Indicator and Battery change

Low battery

,

When the batteries are approximat ely ¾ empty the battery symbol 8
will flash as soon as the device is switched on (partly filled battery
displayed). Although the device will continue to measure reliably, you
should obtain replacement batteries.

Flat battery – replacement

When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol 8 will flash as soon
as the device is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot
take any further measurements and must replace the batteries.

1. Open the battery compartment 5 on the bottom of the device.

2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the
symbols in the compartment.

Which batteries and which procedure?

Use 4 new, long-life 1.5 V, size AA alkaline batteries.

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Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.

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Remove batteries if the device is not going to be used for a

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prolonged period.

Using rechargeable batteries

You can also operate this device using rechargeable batteries.

Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.

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Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat



battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the
device as they may become damaged (total discharge as a
result of low use of the device, even when switched off).

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