Introduction; Features Of Bp 3Bm1-3P; Important Information About Self-Measurement; Important Information On The Subject Of Blood-Pressure And Its Measurement - Microlife BP 3BM1-3P Instruction Manual

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Introduction

1.1. Features of your BP 3BM1-3P
• Your blood pressure monitor BP 3BM1-3P is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device
for use on the upper arm. This monitor enables very fast and reliable measurement of the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure as well your pulse by use of oscillometric method.
• This device is easy to use and is proven in clinical studies to provide excellent accuracy. The large
display makes it easy to visualize operational status and cuff pressure during a measurement.
• Please read through this instruction manual carefully before use 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

• 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.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers!
• In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only
be evaluated after consultation with the doctor.
Electromagnetic interference:
The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer). 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.
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Important information on 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 90mmHg and/or the systolic blood-
pressure is over 140mmHg. In this case, please consult your doctor immediately. Long-term 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 100mmHg and/or diastolic values
under 60mmHg, likewise, please consult your doctor.
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