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- Page 1 Accurate home blood pressure measurements with the WatchBP Home A BT. Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations for home blood pressure measurement. Using the WatchBP Home A device helps you collect accurate home blood pressure measurements your doctor can trust. This WatchBP Home A device has been clinically validated according to the ESH protocol # WatchBP Home A BT is the same WatchBP Home A with Bluetooth (BT) capability.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before using WatchBP Home A BT for the first time Atrial fibrillation detection instructions ....... 19 Product description .............4–5 Information for the doctor ..........19 Activating the device ............6 Viewing, deleting, and transferring measurements Selecting the correct cuff ..........7 Viewing measurements ......... -
Page 4: Product Description
Bluetooth symbol USUAL DIAG. NOCTURNAL mmHg Cuff Socket mmHg /min Display ON/OFF Button Battery Compartment Serial Port Mode Switch Power Socket M Button (Memory) - Page 5 Mode Indication Morning Data Doctor Symbol Evening Data Atrial Fibrillation Detection Date/Time Outside Measurement Time Systolic Value Relax Diastolic Value Battery Display Delete Memory Data Pulse Indicator Stored Value Pulse Rate Number of Stored Data...
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Page 6: Before Using Watchbp Home A Bt For The First Time
Before using WatchBP Home A BT for the first time /min Activating the Device Press M Button to make selection Press ON/OFF Button to confirm Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment. 2) Set the month – Press the M Button to set the Month. -
Page 7: Selecting The Correct Cuff
4) Set the time – Once you have set the Hour and Minutes and pressed the ON/OFF Button, the date and The WatchBP Home A BT device is available with time are set, and the current time is displayed. different cuff sizes. If the cuff provided with the device is an unsuitable size , please consult your doctor. -
Page 8: Taking Measurements Using Watchbp Home A Bt
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home A BT «DIAG.» Mode Prior to each measurement, use the Mode Switch on the right side of the device to select the proper measurement The «DIAG.» mode should be selected as requested mode. The two options include:... - Page 9 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 taken in the morning between 06:00 - 09:00 and one in week days).
- Page 10 Taking measurements using WatchBP Home A BT (cont.) Extended measurement period Evaluation WatchBP Home A BT has an extended measurement period After measurements have been carried out for a total and allows morning measurements between 04:00 - 12:00 of 7 working days, take the device to your doctor for and evening measurements between 18:00 - 24:00.
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Page 11: Usual" Mode
«USUAL» Mode 250 measurements safely stored The «USUAL» mode is selected for regular blood The WatchBP Home A BT device can store up to 250 pressure measurement with Afib detection. In «USUAL» averaged measurement readings in «USUAL» mode. DIAG. USUAL mode, three consecutive measurements are taken automatically at 15 second intervals. -
Page 12: Eight Steps For Measure Blood Pressure Properly
Eight steps for measure blood pressure properly 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 13 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 2–3cm from the inner fold of your arm.
- Page 14 Eight steps for measure blood pressure properly (cont.) Step 5 Step 6 (in «DIAG.» mode) Sit upright and lean comfortably against the chair’s One measurement cycle includes two measurements. backrest. Press the start button. The device will Once the first measurement is complete, continue to initiate a 60-second countdown in «DIAG.»...
- Page 15 Doctor Symbol will flash on the display. Do not forget data is automatically stored for future reference by your to take your WatchBP Home A BT device with you on your doctor. If an error displays after the readings, please next visit to the doctor.
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Page 16: Special Function
People with pacemakers or Joseph Wiesel, et al. Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a defibrillators should therefore not use this device to detect Modified Microlife Blood Pressure Monitor. atrial fibrillation. American Journal of Hypertension 2009; 22, 8, 848–852. -
Page 17: About Atrial Fibrillation
About Atrial Fibrillation A doctor can confirm the presence of atrial Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm problem and fibrillation by using an EKG. Atrial fibrillation can a common cause of major strokes. It affects more than sometimes come and go. So a doctor may not see its 2 million people in North America. -
Page 18: Atrial Fibrillation Detector
Atrial Fibrillation Detector For people with pacemakers or defibrillators it is The WatchBP home A can screen for atrial fibrillation during blood pressure measurement. not recommended to use the WatchBP Home A for diagnosing atrial fibrillation. Some people may have atrial fibrillation occasionally Measurement that lasts longer than a day. -
Page 19: Atrial Fibrillation Detection Instructions
Atrial fibrillation detection instructions Information for the doctor • Use this device regularly, once per week, or once per This device is designed to detect atrial fibrillation and month to screen for atrial fibrillation. false negative readings are very rare. Though it is programmed to specifically detect atrial fibrillation, •... -
Page 20: Viewing, Deleting And Transferring Measurements Viewing Measurements
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements Viewing measurements In «DIAG.» Mode 1) Use the Mode switch to first select the type of 1) When the M Button is pressed, it briefly displays the measurements you wish to view. total number of measurements stored, e.g. N=20 and then switches to the average of all readings. - Page 21 2) Press the M Button again to display the average of all In «USUAL» Mode morning data. Press the M Button once again to show 1) When the M Button is pressed, the number of readings the average of all evening data. detected with Afib are displayed.
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Page 22: Deleting Measurements
Viewing, deleting and transfering measurements (cont.) Deleting measurements Only delete the stored measurements when you are sure that you no longer need the data. Data from «DIAG.» and «USUAL» can be deleted independent of each other. DIAG. DIAG. USUAL USUAL DIAG. - Page 23 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. DIAG. USUAL 2) Press the M Button and hold it for 7 seconds until DIAG.
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Page 24: Installation Of The Software Program
Installation of the software program The latest WatchBP Analyzer Home Software is available System Requirements for Software: 1GHz CPU. 512MB Memory, 4.5GB free hard disk space, Microsoft Windows 7 from the Microlife website. SP1 / 8 / 10 https://www.microlife.com/support/ softwareprofessional-products... - Page 25 Transferring data to the computer 1) Start the software program and connect the device to the computer using the cable supplied. 2) The date and time on the device automatically synchronize with the date and time on the PC when successfully connected with WatchBP Analyzer Home PC software.
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Page 26: Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity Press and hold the M button for around 5 seconds,the unique 6-digit device ID of the unit is displayed.Open the «Microlife The measurement data in «DIAG.» and «USUAL» can be WatchBP Home» app on your smartphone. Go to «Dashboard». - Page 27 Bluetooth is not active when the blood pressure monitor After the finish of a blood pressure measurement, the device is recording data. The blood pressure monitor device Bluetooth also turns on and displays the 6-digit device will not sound any alarm with or without Bluetooth. The ID awaiting the connection.
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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 A BT device can also be operated using a Microlife power adaptor (DC 6V, 600mA). Only use Microlife branded power adaptors. 1) Plug the adaptor cable into the Power Plug in the WatchBP Home A BT device.
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Page 30: Safety, Care, Accuracy Test And Disposal
Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal Follow Instructions for Use. This document provides Observe the storage and operating conditions described important product operation and safety information. Please read this document thoroughly before using the in the “Technical specifications” section of this manual. device and keep for future reference. - Page 31 Do not iron the cuff! Accuracy test Disposal We recommend the WatchBP Home A BT device be Batteries and electronic instruments must be tested for accuracy every 2 years or after mechanical disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable impact (e.g.
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Page 32: Error Messages
«Er 2» Error signal During the measurement, • error signals were detected Please consult microlife, if this or any other problem by the cuff, caused for occurs repeatedly. instance by movement or • If you think the results are muscle tension. - 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.
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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 times the heart beats in a minute. • Permanent high blood pressure can damage your health and therefore must be treated! •... - Page 35 Evaluating blood pressure data Category Systolic Diastolic The table on the right classifies blood pressure data for Optimal < 120 < 80 adults in accordance to the guidelines of the European Normal 120 - 129 80 - 84 Society of Hypertension (ESH). (Data in mmHg) High normal 130 - 139 85 - 89...
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Page 36: Technical Specifications
• Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value applied part Voltage source: • 4 x 1.5 V Batteries; size AA • Mains adapter DC 6V, 600 mA (optional) Battery life: Approximately 250 measurements Microlife reserves the right to alter technical specifications without prior written notice. - Page 37 Date: receipt. Batteries, cuff and wearing parts are not Telephone: covered by this guarantee. Email: Model: WatchBP Home A BT ERP Model Number: BP3MX1-3C Date:...
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