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Microlife WatchBP Home N Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Accurate home and nocturnal blood pressure measurements with the WatchBP home N. Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 American Heart Association Council on High Blood Pressure Research. Hypertension 2005;45;142-161. Stergiou GS, Giovas PP, Gkinos CP, Patouras JD. Validation of the Microlife WatchBP Home device for self home blood pressure measurement according to The International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2007;12(3):185-188.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before using WatchBP Home N for the first time Special function Product description .............3–4 Atrial Fibrillation Detection ........19-20 Activating the device ............5 Viewing, deleting, and transferring measurement Selecting the correct cuff ..........6 values Viewing measurement values ....... 21–22 Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N Deleting measurement values .......

  • Page 4: Product Description

    USUAL DIAG. NOCTURNAL mmHg Cuff Socket mmHg /min ON/OFF Button Display Battery Compartment Serial Port Mode Switch M Button (Memory) Medication Button Power Socket...
  • Page 5 Mode Indicators USUAL Morning Data DIAG. Doctor Symbol Evening Data NOCTURNAL Atrial Fibrillation Detection Date/Time Outside Measurement time Systolic Value Relax Diastolic Value Battery Display Delete Memory Data Pulse Indicator Pulse Rate Number of Stored Data...

  • Page 6: Before Using Watchbp Home N For The First Time

    Before using WatchBP Home N for the first time /min Activating the Device Press M button to select. Press ON/OFF button to confirm. Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment to activate the device. 2) Set the month – Press the M button to select the month.

  • Page 7: Selecting The Correct Cuff

    4) Set the time – Press the M Button to select the time. Press the ON/OFF button to confirm. When the date The WatchBP Home N device is available with different and time are set, the current time is displayed.

  • Page 8: Taking Measurements Using Watchbp Home N

    Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N Prior to each measurement, use the Mode Switch on the right side of the device to select the proper measurement mode. There are three modes to be selected: «USUAL» (Usual) mode, for a regular single measurement.

  • Page 9: Usual» Mode

    «DIAG.» Mode «USUAL» Mode The «DIAG.» mode should be selected as requested. The «USUAL» mode should be selected when the The blood pressure can only be measured in measurement of blood pressure is recommended by accordance to the measurement schedule as guidelines.
  • Page 10 Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N (cont.) No measurements on non-work days Two sets of measurements per day In «DIAG.» mode, blood pressure measurements are ESH guidelines recommend one double measurement taken on 7 consecutive working days (or normal to be taken in the morning between 06:00 - 09:00 and week days).
  • Page 11 Extended measurement period Evaluation WatchBP Home N has an extended measurement period After measurements have been carried out for a total and allows morning measurements between 04:00 - of 7 working days, take the device to your doctor for 12:00 and evening measurements between 18:00 - 24:00.

  • Page 12: Nocturnal» Mode

    Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N (cont.) «NOCTURNAL» Mode Three measurements during sleep time The «NOCTURNAL» mode enables you to measure and Select «NOCTURNAL» mode while you are going to record blood pressures during sleep time. It can be sleep. Press the start button for 3 seconds, the device selected when requested by your doctor.

  • Page 13: Storing Measurement Values And Medication Intake Measurement Values Stored Automatically

    Measurements stored automatically In «USUAL» mode In «NOCTURNAL» mode 250 measurements can be stored 84 measurements can be stored When the memory of the device is full, each new Up to 21 cycles of nocturnal measurements can be stored. measurement will automatically overwrite the first 50 medication records can be stored measurement.

  • Page 14: Recording Medication Intake

    Recording medication intake The patient can record the time of the medicine intake by Press and hold pressing the Medication Button. for 2 Seconds... 1) Press and hold the Medication Button for 2 seconds then release it, the Pill icon and the record number appear. 2) The Pill icon will flash alternately with the recorded time.
  • Page 15 To clear the memory of all medication records, press and hold the Medication button for 7 seconds until the “CL” symbol flashes. Then press M to delete the memory or ON/ OFF to cancel the deletion . Press and hold for 7 seconds...

  • Page 16: Eight Steps For Taking Accurate Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Measurement Procedures

    Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure Step 1 Step 2 Avoid taking measurements directly after eating, Prepare a chair and table for the measurement. The drinking or smoking. Allow at least one hour between chair should have a vertical back-rest and the table these activities and measurement of your blood pressure.
  • Page 17 Step 4 Step 3 Sit down and relax for at least five minutes prior to the Remove all clothing covering or constricting the arm to measurement. be measured. Apply the cuff. Make sure the lower edge of the cuff is exactly 2–3 cm from the inner fold of your arm.
  • Page 18 Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure (cont.) Step 5 Step 6 Sit upright and lean comfortably against the chair’s When the measurement is complete, the readings backrest. Press the start button, and the device will are stored for future reference by your doctor. If an USUAL start to measure.
  • Page 19 Doctor Symbol will flash on the display. Do not forget the measurement starts. Two measurements will be to take your WatchBP Home N device with you on your performed subsequently. After the first measurement next visit to the doctor. (Note: the doctor symbol is only another 60 second countdown starts before the second displayed for measurements in «DIAG.»...

  • Page 20: Special Function

    Special Function The atrial fibrillation indicator for early detection The WatchBP Home N is designed to detect atrial fibrillation during blood pressure measurements in the «USUAL» Mode, «DIAG.» Mode and «NOCTURNAL» Mode. When atrial fibrillation is detected, the Afib icon is displayed. The device...

  • Page 21: About Atrial Fibrillation

    About Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm problem. The use of blood thinners, such as warfarin, can It affects more than 2 million people in North America. lower the risk of a stroke in patients with atrial It is more common in older age and is found in 10% fibrillation.

  • Page 22: Viewing, Deleting, And Transferring Measurement

    Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements Viewing measurements In «USUAL» Mode 1) Use the Mode switch to first select the mode of 1) When the M button is pressed, it briefly displays measurements you want to view. the total number of measurements stored, e.g. N=63, followed immediately by the average of all SUAL NOCTURNAL DIAG.
  • Page 23 In «DIAG.» Mode 2) Pressing the M button again displays the average of all morning data. 1) When the M button is pressed, it briefly displays the total number of measurements stored, e.g. N=20. 3) Pressing M button once again shows the average of all evening data.

  • Page 24: Deleting Measurement Values

    Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.) Deleting measurements Before deleting the data, be sure that the data are no longer needed. All the data in different modes can be deleted. USUAL NOCTURNAL DIAG. USUAL NOCTURNAL DIAG. USUAL...
  • Page 25 1) Use the Mode switch to select the mode of 3) Release the M Button and press it once more while the measurements you want to delete. delete symbol flashes. The deleting is confirmed by the beep sound. USUAL NOCTURNAL DIAG. USUAL NOCTURNAL DIAG.

  • Page 26: Transferring Measurement Values

    Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.) Transferring measurements Transferring data to the computer Installation of the software program 1) Start the software program and connect the device to the computer using the cable supplied. 1) Put the CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Alternatively click on «...
  • Page 27 Software commands Refer to the software user manual for detailed information and instructions. Transfer «DIAG.» mode data Click «Download» Corresponding value You can remove the check mark and the corresponding value will not be used to calculate the average. Store data Click «Save», the file name is formed automatically from the patient’s identity number and the suffix «Dmode.xls».

  • Page 28: Batteries And Power Adaptor

    Batteries and power adaptor Battery indicator Replacing low batteries When the batteries have ¼ power supply left, the When the batteries need to be replaced, the Battery Symbol will flash each time the device is Battery Symbol will flash each time the device is switched on.
  • Page 29 Using a power adaptor The WatchBP Home N device can also be operated using a Microlife power adaptor (DC 6V, 600mA). Only use power adaptors supplied by Microlife. 1) Plug the adaptor cable into the Power Plug of the WatchBP Home N device.

  • Page 30: Safety, Care, Accuracy Test And Disposal

    Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal Safety and protection Observe the storage and operating conditions described in the “Technical specifications” section of this manual. This device may be used only for the purpose described in this booklet. The device comprises of sensitive Protect the device from water and moisture components and must be treated with caution.

  • Page 31: Accuracy Test

    Do not iron the cuff! Accuracy test Disposal It is recommended the WatchBP Home N device be Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of tested for accuracy every 2 years or after mechanical in accordance with the locally applicable regulations, and impact (e.g.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Error messages If an error occurs during measurement, the Error Description Potential cause and measurement is interrupted and an error message remedy «Er» is displayed. «Er 1» Signal too The pulse signals on the cuff weak are too weak. Re-position the cuff and repeat the measurement.
  • Page 33 «HI» Pulse or cuff The pressure in the cuff «Er 3» No pressure An adequate pressure pressure too is too high (over 300 in the cuff cannot be generated in high mmHg) OR the pulse is the cuff. A leak may have too high (over 200 beats occurred.

  • Page 34: Important Facts

    Important facts about blood pressure and home measurements diastolic (lower) value, are always measured. • The pulse rate is the number of heart beats per minute. • Permanently high blood pressure can damage your health and must be treated by your doctor! •...
  • Page 35 Evaluating blood pressure data Category Systolic Diastolic The table on right classifies blood pressure data for adults Optimal < 120 < 80 in accordance to the guidelines of the European Society of Normal 120 - 129 80 - 84 Hypertension (ESH) in 2007. Data in mmHg. High normal 130 - 139 85 - 89...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    • Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value Voltage source: • 4 x 1.5 V Batteries; size AA • Mains adapter DC 6V, 600 mA (optional) Serial number Manufacturer Microlife reserves the right to alter technical specfications without prior written notice.

  • Page 37: Guarantee Card

    This guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guarantee card completed by the owner confirming date of purchase or purchase Date: receipt. Batteries, cuff and wearing parts are not Telephone: covered by this guarantee. E-mail: Product: WatchBP Home N Product Number: BP 3MX1-4 Date:...
  • Page 38 Tel. +1 303 274 2277 Fax +41 71 727 7011 Fax.+886 2 8797 1283 Fax +1 303 274 2244 Email: watchbp@microlife.ch Email: watchbp@microlife.com.tw Email: watchbp@mimhs.com www.watchbp.com www.watchbp.com www.watchbp.com Read the instructions carefully before using this device. IB WatchBP Home N 3MX1-4 011109...

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