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Ankle-brachial index and

simultaneous dual arm

measurement function for

accurate office blood pressure

measurement.

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Page 1 Ankle-brachial index and simultaneous dual arm measurement function for accurate office blood pressure measurement. Instruction Manual...
Page 2 (ABI) and inter arm difference (IAD) fast and accurate. The ABI is a measure for the assessment of peripheral arterial disease. The WatchBP Office can perform automated dual-arm measurements for the most reliable IAD. In addition, the WatchBP office can detect atrial fibrillation (Stergiou 2009) with high reliability.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
«SCREEN» and «ROUTINE» Mode ......29 «SCREEN» Mode ..........12-13 «ABI» Mode ............30 Inter-arm difference (IAD) ........13 Appendix Taking measurements using WatchBP Office ABI Rechargeable battery and power adaptor ..31 «SCREEN» Mode ..........14–16 Troubleshooting ........... 32 «ROUTINE» Mode ........... 17–19 Error messages ..........
Page 4: Product Description
Product description Name of parts I/O switch Cuff Socket (R) Main Adaptor Socket DC 7.5V 2.0A Battery Compartment Cuff Socket (L) ROUTINE AUSCULT. SCREEN Recharge Indicator Display M Button (Memory) Mode Switch Start/Stop Button ABI ROUTINE SCREEN...
Page 5 Display Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Pulse Pressure (PP) Value for Left Arm Mode Indication ROUTINE Systolic Value External Power SCREEN Diastolic Value Atrial Fibrillation Detection Rest and Arm Position Reminder Inter-arm Difference Supine Position Reminder Value for Right Arm Battery Symbol Systolic Value Hide Display Diastolic Value...
Page 6: Components And Accessories
WatchBP Office ABI and components AC Adaptor X1 WatchBP Office ABI (Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.48A Blood Pressure Device Output: +7.5V 2A) (1 pcs.) Cuff for upper arm Quick start guide Product description I/O switch Cuff Socket (R) Main Adaptor Socket M size (22cm~32cm) X2 DC 7.5V 2.0A...
Page 7: Selective Cuffs For Upper Arm And Ankle
Selective Cuffs for upper arm and ankle M (Medium size) for upper arm 22 - 32 cm (8.7 - 12.6 inches) With air tube 130 cm L (Large size) for upper arm 32-42 cm (12.6-16.5 inches) With air tube 130 cm M (Medium size) for ankle 22 - 32 cm (8.7 - 12.6 inches) With air tube 200 cm...
Page 8: Before Using Watchbp Office Abi
1) Place the cuff over the left (or right) upper arm so that the air tube and artery mark arrow point with the WatchBP Office ABI: Medium and Large. toward the lower arm. Use the cuff marker to select the cuff size that best matches the circumference of the patient’s upper arm.
Page 9 3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the arm. 5) It may result in incorrect blood pressure readings if the cuffs are not fitted properly. Use a different 4) Leave a little free space between the arm of the size cuff if the range Index at the end of the cuff patient and the cuff.
Page 10: Application Of The Ankle Cuff
3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the leg. Application of the ankle cuff (in ABI mode) 4) Leave a little free space between the leg of the patient and the cuff. It has to be able to fit 2 1) The patient has to lie down in supine positon.
Page 11: Three Operation Modes
ROUTINE Select an operation mode «ABI» Mode AUSCULT. SCREEN The WatchBP Office ABI device includes three Select «ABI» Mode for Ankle-Brachial Index convenient operation modes: «ABI» Mode pressure measurement. Select the lateral with «ROUTINE», and «SCREEN» (Inter-arm difference). the higher blood pressure value according to the Use the Mode Switch to select the desired mode.
Page 12: Routine» Mode
Three operation modes (cont.) «ROUTINE» Mode Automated duplicate measurements Select «ROUTINE» Mode to perform an automated In «ROUTINE» Mode, the WatchBP Office ABI device duplicate measurements on the preferred arm for automatically takes two consecutive measurements prompt and accurate office measurements.
Page 13: Screen» Mode
Simultaneous dual-arm measurements Select «SCREEN» Mode to complete fully- automated triple measurements on both arms In «SCREEN» Mode, the WatchBP Office ABI device according to recommended ESH/AHA blood measures the patient’s blood pressure on both pressure measurement protocols for a patient’s arms simultaneously, which helps to determine the first office visit.
Page 14: Inter-Arm Difference (Iad)
Automated triple measurements Determine the proper arm and to indicate inter- arm difference In «SCREEN» Mode, the WatchBP Office ABI device automatically takes three consecutive If the difference of blood pressure readings between measurements at fixed one minute* intervals. two arms is more than 20mmHg for Systolic or...
Page 15: Taking Measurements Using Watchbp Office Abi
Taking measurements using WatchBP Office ABI «SCREEN» Mode 3) Switch to «SCREEN» Mode – Slide the Mode Switch to «SCREEN» Mode. 1) Turn on the power – Turn on the device by switching the I/O switch at the back of the device to the ON position.
Page 16 5) Start measurements – Press the Start/Stop 7) View the average measurement – Only the Button to start the measurement sequence. average measurement will be displayed once the triplicate measurement is completed. A 60-second countdown will proceed the first measurement . SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN 60-second countdown...
Page 17 Taking measurements using WatchBP Office (cont.) 8) View all measurements – Results of the three individual measurements can be accessed by pressing the M Button. Press the M Button once to review the first measurement. Continue to press the M Button to review the other measurements.
Page 18: Routine» Mode
3) Switch to «ROUTINE» Mode – Slide the Mode «ROUTINE» Mode Switch to «ROUTINE» Mode. 1) Turn on the power – Turn on the device by switching the I/O switch at the back of the device to the ON position. DC 7.5V 2.0A DC 7.5V 2.0A ABI ROUTINE SCREEN...
Page 19 Taking measurements using WatchBP Office (cont.) 5) Press the M Button to switch between the left(L) 7) Two consecutive measurements – The device and right(R) cuff. Press the Start/Stop Button to will take two consecutive measurements with save the setting.
Page 20: Screen" Mode
M Button to review the other measurements. The MAP and PP will be displayed 10 seconds after the averaged valuse displayed. ROUTINE ROUTINE WatchBP Office ABI stores only the last two measurements completed in «ROUTINE » Mode and the last three measurements completed in «SCREEN» Mode. WatchBP Office ABI is turn off, the values will be gone.
Page 21: Abi» Mode
«ABI» Mode 1) Turn on the power – Turn on the device by 3) The patient has to lie down in supine postion. switching the I/O switch at the back of the 4) Apply the cuff* – Properly fit arm cuff to upper device into the ON position..
Page 22 4) Start measurements – Press the Start/Stop 6) Display of the measurement values– Button to start the measurement. The measurement value will be displayed when the measurement is completed. The Ankle-brachial index and the blood presure value display first; then the brachial index value is replaced by the pulse value for 3 seconds.
Page 23: Special Functions
1) Activate the «Hide» Function – Press M button; L or R falshes; keep pressing and holding the M The WatchBP Office ABI device features a Hide Button for 7 more seconds until On or Off falshes. function in order to prevent unnecessary elevated...
Page 24: Mean Arterial Pressure And Pulse Pressure
PP (Pulse Pressure) MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) The WatchBP Office ABI device measures the true The WatchBP Office ABI device provides the pulse mean arterial pressured (MAP) of the patient. Each pressure (PP) of the patient: pulse pressure = systolic - diastolic pressure.
Page 25: Atrial Fibrillation Detection
Appearance of the atrial fibrillation indicator for early detection SCREEN The WatchBP Office ABI is designed to detect asymptomatic atrial fibrillation during blood pressure measurements in the «SCREEN» Mode. If two out of three measurements in the «SCREEN» Mode detect atrial fibrillation, the Afib icon is displayed.
Page 26: About Atrial Fibrillation
About Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm The use of blood thinners, such as warfarin, can problem. It affects more than 2 million people in lower the risk of a stroke in patients with atrial North America. It is more common in older age and fibrillation.
Page 27: Abi (Ankle Brachial Index)
Special Function (cont.) ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) The systolic blood pressure values of a person’s arm A low ankle-brachial index (ABI) is indicative of and leg need to be measured In order to determine systemic vascular disease, and should place a patient ABI (Ankle Brachial Index).
Page 28: Taking Fewer Than Two Measurements
Taking fewer than two measurements Skipping the countdown time In «ROUTINE» Mode only, the measurement The 60 seconds countdown before measurement in sequence can be stopped at anytime by pushing «SCREEN» Mode and 15 seconds in «ROUTINE» Mode the Start/Stop Button. The device enters stand- can be skipped by pushing the Start/Stop Button.
Page 29: Setting Measurement Intervals
Setting measuring intervals in «ROUTINE» Mode The default measuring intervals are 15 seconds. The interval can be set as 15, 30, 45 or 60 seconds. 1) Pressing and holding the Start/Stop Button for 3 seconds. Press and hold for 3 seconds... 2) Press the M Button to adjust the measurement interval, then press the Start/Stop Button to confirm, the meter will go back to stand by Mode.
Page 30: Viewing Measurements
Viewing Measurements «ROUTINE» and «SCREEN» Mode 3) Viewing MAP and PP values – Ten seconds after the display of the average 1) Switch the mode switch –The M Button can be blood pressure, the device will display values for pressed in either the «ROUTINE» or «SCREEN» Pulse Pressure (PP) and Mean Arterial Pressure mode to retrieve the last set of readings from the (MAP).
Page 31: Abi» Mode
5) Values for the third measurement (including PP «ABI» Mode and MAP values) will be shown on the display 1) Switch the mode switch –Select the slide switch in the order listed in step 3. «ABI» Mode then press M button to retrieve the last sets readings of the measurements.
Page 32: Rechargeable Battery And Power Adaptor
Using a power adaptor Please only use the Microlife adaptor supplied with WatchBP Office ABI features a built-in, rechargeable the WatchBP Office ABI to recharge the device. Ni-MH battery pack that delivers up to 400~500 measurement cycles. The battery can be recharged 1) Plug the adapter cable into the Power Plug of the between use with the power adaptor provided.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause How to make correction No power(No LCD display) Power supply is not Plug power supply into wall socket. properly plugged in Battery is fully discharged Recharge the rechargeable battery by plugging in the power supply. Cuff does not inflate Loose connection of the Make sure the tube of the cuff is securely properly...
Page 34: Error Messages
Error messages If an error occurs during measurement, the Error Description Potential cause and measurement is interrupted and an error remedy message «Err» is displayed. «Err 1» Signal too The pulse signals weak on the cuff are too weak. Re-position the cuff and repeat the measurement.
Page 35 «HI» Pulse or cuff The pressure in the «Err 3» No pressure An adequate pressure pressure too cuff is too high (over in the cuff cannot be generated high 300 mmHg) OR the in the cuff. A leak pulse is too high may have occurred.
Page 36: Safety, Care, Accuracy Test And Disposal
Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal Safety and protection Observe the storage and operating conditions This device may be used only for the purpose described in the “Technical specifications” section described in this booklet. The device comprises of of this manual. sensitive components and must be treated with caution.
Page 37: Accuracy Test
Do not wash the cuff! Do not iron the cuff! Accuracy test Disposal We recommend the WatchBP Office ABI device Batteries and electronic instruments must be be tested for accuracy every 2 years or after disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable mechanical impact (e.g.
Page 38: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Reference to Standards: • Device corresponds to the Operation temperature/ • requirements of the standard for non- humidity: 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) invasive blood pressure monitor. • Storage temperature/ -20 to 55 °C (-4 to 131 °F) EN 1060-1 humidity: •...
Page 39: Guarantee Card
This guarantee is valid only Date: on presentation of the guarantee card completed by the owner confirming date of Telephone: purchase or purchase receipt. E-mail: Product: WatchBP Office ABI Product Number: TWIN200 ABI Date:...
Page 41 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. Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sell by or on the order of a physician. IB WatchBP Office TWIN200 ABI 010410...