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Microlife WatchBP Home N Manual

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Accurate home and
nocturnal blood pressure
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with the WatchBP Home N.
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  • Page 1 Accurate home and nocturnal blood pressure measurements with the WatchBP Home N. Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Society of Hypertension, and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association. Hypertension 2008;52;1-9 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 Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N Viewing 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. In «USUAL» mode, single measurements can be The blood pressure can only be measured in taken at any time, and the measurement values are accordance to the 7-day measurement schedule as automatically stored for later evaluation by your doctor prescribed by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH).

  • Page 10: Diag." Mode

    Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N (cont.) Take measurements on 7 consecutive days Two sets of measurements per day In «DIAG.» mode, blood pressure measurements ESH guidelines recommend one double measurement are taken on 7 consecutive days. ESH and AHA...
  • Page 11 However, for user’s convience, Evaluation WatchBP Home N has an extended After measurements have been carried out for a total measurement period and allows of 7 working days, bring the device to your doctor for 04:00 - 12:00 morning measurements between evaluation of your home blood pressure.

  • Page 12: Nocturnal» Mode

    Taking measurements using WatchBP Home N (cont.) «NOCTURNAL» Mode Three measurements during sleep time The «NOCTURNAL» mode enables to measure and Select «NOCTURNAL» mode while you are going to record blood pressures during sleep time. It can be used sleep. Please lie supine in bed then press the start button when requested by your doctor.

  • Page 13: Reording Medication Intake

    Recording medication intake The patient can record the time of taking the medicine by Press and hold pressing the Medication Button. until beep... 1) Press and hold the Medication Button, the pill icon will flash. Hold until beep sounds then release it. The Pill icon and the number of records appear.
  • Page 14 Delete stored medication records Pill indicator To clear the memory of all medication records, press Due to technical limitation, the character “i” of the word and hold the Medication button for 7 seconds until “pill” is displayed without the “dot” in the “i”. the “CL”...

  • Page 15: Memory

    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 16: Eight Steps For Taking Accurate Blood Pressure Measurements Blood Pressure Measurement Procedures

    Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure Step 1 Step 3 Avoid taking measurements directly after eating, Remove all clothing constricting the arm to be drinking, or smoking. Allow at least one hour between measured. Connect the shorter tube to the cuff then these activities and measurement of your blood pressure.
  • Page 17 Step 4 Step 6 Sit down and relax for at When the measurement is complete, the readings least five minutes prior to are stored for future reference by your doctor. If an the measurement. error displays after the readings, please repeat the measurement procedure from step 1 to 5.
  • Page 18 Doctor Symbol will flash on the display. before the measurement starts. Two measurements Do not forget to bring your WatchBP Home N device will be performed subsequently. After the first with you on your next visit to the doctor. (Note: the...
  • Page 19 In «NOCTURNAL» mode Change the shorter tube (20 inches) to the The user should be lying supine in bed and put the device on a table by the bed. longer tube (40 inches) in «NOCTURNAL» mode; therefore, the cuff can be securely attached to the user’s upper arm during sleep.

  • 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 displays. The device can...

  • Page 21: About Atrial Fibrillation

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

  • Page 22: Viewing, Deleting, And Transferring Measurement

    Viewing, deleting and transferring measurement readings Viewing measurements In «USUAL» Mode 1) Use the Mode switch to first select the mode of 1) Pressing the M button, the total number of measurements you want to view. measurements stored is displayed, e.g. N=63; the average of all measurements stored in memory is NOCTURNAL USUAL...
  • Page 23 In «DIAG.» Mode 2) Pressing the M button again to recall the average of all morning data. 1) Pressing the M button, the total number of measurements stored is displayed, e.g. N=20. 3) Pressing M button once again to show the average of all evening data.
  • Page 24 Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.) In «NOCTURNAL» Mode 1) Pressing the M button, the total number of measurements stored is displayed, e.g. N=12; then the averages of the measurements in «NOCTURNAL» Mode are displayed afterward. 2) Pressing the M button reapeatedly to recall the measurements in «NOCTURNAL»...

  • Page 25: Deleting Measurement Values

    2) Press the M Button and hold it for 7 seconds until the delete symbol flashes. Press and hold for 7 seconds... 3) Release the M Button and press it once more while the Deleting measurements delete symbol flashes. The deleting is confirmed by the 1) All the data in different modes can be deleted.

  • 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 data of Diagnostic mode, Click «Download» Usual mode, Nocturnal mode and Medication mode to the computer Delete the memories Click «Clear Memory» Write Patient ID to the Device Click «Set Patient ID»...

  • 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). 1) Plug the adaptor cable into the Power Plug of the WatchBP Home N device. 2) Plug the adaptor plug into the wall socket. When the power adaptor is connected, no battery power is consumed.

  • 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 (lower) value, are always measured. • The pulse rate is the number of heart beats per minute. • Permanently high blood pressure data can damage your health and must be treated by your doctor! •...
  • Page 35 Evaluating blood pressure data Category Systolic Diastolic The table at 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) Microlife reserves the right to alter technical specfications without prior written notice.

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