Microlife BP A90 Manual page 4

• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
7. Error Messages
8. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
• Device care
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
9. Guarantee
10. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement
 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are
always measured.
 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.
 Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary.
This will give your doctor a quick overview.
 There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer treat-
ment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation techniques,
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. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
 It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-
sion to produce significantly different results.
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 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 provide a much clearer picture than
just one single measurement.
 Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken
with this device should only be evaluated after consultation with
your doctor.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic
1. blood pressure < 120
normal
2. blood pressure 120 - 129
normal
3. blood pressure 130 - 139
slightly high
4. blood pressure too 140 - 159
high
5. blood pressure far 160 - 179
too high
6. blood pressure ≥180
dangerously high
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indi-
cates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 4 is at the back of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.
Recommenda-
Diastolic tion
< 80 Self-check
80 - 84 Self-check
85 - 89 Consult your
doctor
90 - 99 Seek medical
advice
100 - 109 Seek medical
advice
≥110 Urgently seek
medical advice!