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

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
< 120
1. blood pressure
normal
2. blood pressure 120 - 129 80 - 84
normal
3. blood pressure 130 - 139 85 - 89
slightly high
4. blood pressure 140 - 159 90 - 99
too high
5. blood pressure 160 - 179 100 - 109 Seek medical
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
indicates «blood pressure too high».
The slot-in card 3 on the front of the device shows ranges 1-6 in
the Table.

2. Using the device for the first time

Activating the fitted batteries

Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment 7.

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.
Microlife BP A100
Diastolic Recommendation
< 80
Self-check
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Seek medical
advice
advice
≥110
Urgently seek
medical advice!
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8 does

not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 9

into the cuff socket 4 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).
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).
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 heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
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