Checklist For Taking A Reliable Measurement; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement; How Not To Store A Reading - Microlife BP W3 Comfort Instructions Manual

5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to flash.
Now you can enter the new values as described above.

3. 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 in a sitting position and on the same wrist. Use
the wrist which usually shows higher blood pressure values.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in
the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 - 23 cm (5.25 - 9.05 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the device
is at the same height as your heart.

4. Taking a blood pressure measurement

1. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
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2. The cuff fit check AO on the display indicates that the cuff is
perfectly placed. If the icon AO-A appears, the cuff is fitted subop-
timally, but it is still ok to measure.
3. 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.
4. The measurement is performed during the inflation. The inflation
speed may vary, this is a normal occurence.
5. During the measurement, the pulse indicator AP flashes in the
display.
6. The result, comprising the systolic 7 and the diastolic 8 blood
pressure and the pulse rate 9 are displayed. Note also the
explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.
7. Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically 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).

How not to store a reading

As soon as the reading is displayed press and hold the ON/OFF
button 1 until «M» AK is flashing. Confirm to delete the reading by
pressing the time button 4.
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