Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Selecting The Correct Cuff; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement Checklist For Taking A Reliable Measurement - Microlife BP 3AG1 Manual

Range Systolic
5. blood pressure 160 - 179
far too high
≥180
6. blood pressure
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 5 is at the back of the device. Insert the
batteries 4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.

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
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Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
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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.
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If you buy a spare Microlife cuff (size S, 17-22 cm), please
remove the cuff connector from the cuff tube from the cuff
supplied with the original device and insert this cuff
connector into the tube of the spare cuff (only valid for cuff
size S).
Microlife BP 3AG1
Diastolic Recommendation
100 - 109 Seek medical
advice
≥110
Urgently seek
medical advice!
3. 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 your 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. 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 device will automatically pump some more air into
the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator AP flashes in the
display.
10.The result, comprising the systolic 9, the diastolic AT and the
pulse rate AK are displayed.
11.When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
12.Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off automati-
cally after approx. 1 min.).
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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button or open the cuff (e.g. if you feel uneasy or
an unpleasant pressure sensation).
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