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Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Cuff size
for circumference of upper arm
S
17 - 22 cm
M
22 - 32 cm
M - L
22 - 42 cm
L
32 - 42 cm
L - XL
32 - 52 cm
Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does
not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.
If you buy a spare Microlife cuff, please remove the cuff
connector 7 from the cuff tube 8 from the cuff supplied with
the original device and insert this cuff connector into the tube of
the spare cuff (valid for all cuff sizes).
Spare part cuffs are delivered with different cuff connectors 7.
If you exchange/replace the cuff for this device please ensure
that is the same connector as the one supplied with the original
cuff.
Selecting standard or MAM mode
This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measurement). To
select standard mode, slide the MAM switch 9 on the side of the
device downwards to position «1» and to select MAM mode, slide
this switch upwards to position «3».
MAM mode
In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in succession
and the result is then automatically analysed and displayed. Because
the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result determined in this
way is more reliable than one produced by a single measurement.
When you select the 3 measurements, the MAM-symbol BT
appears in the display.
The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to
indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being taken.
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There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements.
A count down indicates the remaining time.
The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure
will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.
Do not remove the cuff between measurements.
If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a
fourth one is automatically taken.
Microlife AFIB is also activated in standard mode. If the
device detects AF in standard mode, the cuff pressure will
stop at a level of approx. 60 mmHg to receive more data.
The hourglass BL will appear in the display.
4. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes.
Keep the feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left). It is recom-
mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.
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 correct cuff size is used (marking on the
cuff).
Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
Make sure that the cuff is positioned 1-2 cm above the elbow.
The artery mark on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must lie over
the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
Support your arm so it is relaxed.
Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Slide the lock switch AT down to the «unlock» position. Press
the START/STOP button 1 to start measuring.
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 device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.
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