How Do I Evaluate My Blood Pressure; Using The Instrument For The First Time; Activating The Fitted Batteries; Selecting The Correct Cuff - Microlife BP A100 Manual

• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this instrument 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 Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure 100
too low
1. blood pressure 100 - 120 60 - 80
optimum
2. blood pressure 120 - 130 80 - 85
normal
3. blood pressure 130 - 140 85 - 90
slightly high
4. blood pressure 140 - 160 90 - 100
too high
5. blood pressure 160 - 180 100 - 110
far 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».
The slot-in card 3 on the front of the instrument shows ranges
1-6 in the Table.

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

Activating the fitted batteries

Pull out the protective strip projecting from the battery compart-
ment 7.

Selecting the correct cuff

Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff
size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by
BP A100
60 Consult your doctor
Self-check
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
110 Urgently seek
medical advice!
close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size
for most people.
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8 does not fit.
Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff
connector 9 into the cuff socket 4 as far as it will go.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and
relax.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do
not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown
in the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
• Make sure that the cuff is 2 cm (0.75 inch) above your
elbow with the tube on the inside of your arm.
• Support your arm so it is relaxed.
• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops
and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was
not reached, the instrument will automatically pump some
more air into the cuff.
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