How Do I Evaluate My Blood Pressure; Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Setting The Date And Time - Microlife BP A2 Basic User Manual

How do I evaluate my blood pressure

Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
< 120
1. blood pressure
normal
120 - 129 74 - 79
2. blood pressure
optimum
130 - 134 80 - 84
3. blood pressure
elevated
4. blood pressure 135 - 159 85 - 99
too high
5. blood pressure ≥ 160
dangerously
high
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of
130/90 mmHg indicates «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 on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.

Setting the date and time

1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 9. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 8.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
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.
Microlife BP A2 Basic
< 74
Self-check
Self-check
Self-check
Seek medical
advice
≥ 100 Urgently seek
medical advice!

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.

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.
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