Microlife WatchBP Home Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Accurate home blood pressure measurements with the WatchBP Home. Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 The Microlife WatchBP Home monitor. Blood press Monit. 2007;12:127-131. Stergiou GS, Giovas PP, Gkinos CP, Patouras JD. Validation of the Microlife WatchBP Home device for self home blood pressure measurement according to The International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2007;12(3):185-188.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before using WatchBP Home for the first time Viewing, deleting, and transferring measurements Product description .............3–4 Viewing measurements ......... 15–16 Activating the device ............5 Deleting measurements ......... 17–18 Selecting the correct cuff ..........6 Transferring measurements ........19–20... -
Page 4: Product Description
mmHg Cuff Socket mmHg Pulse /min Battery Compartment ON/OFF Button USB Port Display Mode Switch Power Socket M Button (Memory) - Page 5 Mode Indication Morning Data Doctor Symbol Evening Data Relax Date/Time Outside Measurement Time Systolic Value Diastolic Value Battery Display Delete Memory Data Pulse Indicator Stored Value Pulse Rate Number of Stored Data...
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Page 6: Before Using Watchbp Home For The First Time
Before using WatchBP Home for the first time Press ON/OFF Button to confirm Activating the Device Press M Button to make selection Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment. 2) Set the month – Use the M Button to set the Month. -
Page 7: Selecting The Correct Cuff
Selecting the correct cuff Minutes and pressed the ON/OFF Button, the date and The WatchBP Home device is available with different time are set, and the current time is displayed. cuff sizes. If you believe the cuff size provided with your device is incorrect, please consult your doctor. -
Page 8: Taking Measurements Using Watchbp Home
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home Prior to each measurement, use the Mode Switch on «DIAG.» Mode the side of the device to select the proper measurement The «DIAG.» mode should be selected when blood mode. The two options include: «DIAG.» (Diagnostic) or pressure is to be measured in accordance with «USUAL»... - Page 9 No measurements on non-work days Two sets of measurements per day In «DIAG.» mode, blood pressure measurements are ESH guidelines recommend to take two measurements taking on 7 consecutive working days (or normal in the morning between 06:00 - 09:00 and two measurements in the evening between 18:00 - 21:00.
- Page 10 Extended measurement period Evaluation After measurements have been carried out for a total WatchBP Home has an extended measurement period and allows morning measurements between 04:00 - 12:00 of 7 working days, bring the device to your doctor for and evening measurements between 18:00 - 24:00.
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Page 11: Usual» Mode
«USUAL» Mode 250 measurements safely stored The «USUAL» mode should be selected when The WatchBP Home device can store up to 250 single blood pressure is to be measured independent of measurements in «USUAL» mode. recommended guidelines. In «USUAL» mode, single... -
Page 12: Eight Steps For Taking Proper Blood Pressure
Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure Step 1 Step 2 Avoid taking measurements directly after eating, Prepare a chair and table for the measurement. The drinking, or smoking. Allow at least one hour between chair should have a vertical back-rest and the table these activities and measurement of your blood pressure. - Page 13 Step 3 Step 4 Sit down and relax for at least five minutes prior to the Remove all clothing covering or constricting the measurement. measurement arm. Apply the cuff. Make sure the lower edge of the cuff is 2–3cm from the inner fold of your arm.
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Page 14: Eight Steps For Taking Proper Blood Pressure
Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure (cont.) Step 5 Step 6 Sit upright and lean comfortably against the chair’s One measurement cycle includes two measurements. backrest. Press the start button. The device will initiate Once the first measurement is complete, continue to a 60-second countdown. - Page 15 If an error displays after the readings, please forget to bring your WatchBP Home device with you on repeat the first six steps once again. your next doctor visit. (Note: the doctor symbol is only displayed for measurements in «DIAG.»...
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Page 16: Viewing, Deleting And Transferring Measurements Viewing Measurements
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements In «DIAG.» Mode Viewing measurements 1) Use the Mode switch to first select the type of 1) When the M Button is pressed, it briefly displays the measurements you wish to view. total number of measurements stored, e.g. N=20. DIAG. - Page 17 2) Pressing the M Button again displays the average of all In «USUAL» Mode morning data. 1) When the M Button is pressed, it briefly displays the total number of measurements stored, e.g. N=63, followed immediately by the average of all measurements stored in memory.
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Page 18: Deleting Measurements
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.) Deleting measurements Before deleting data, be sure to ask your doctor if the measurement data are still required. Only delete the stored Data from «DIAG.» and «USUAL» can be deleted measurements when you are sure that you no longer need independent of each other. - Page 19 3) Release the M Button and press it once more while the 1) Use the Mode switch to first select the type of delete symbol flashes. Deletion is confirmed by the beep measurements you wish to delete. sound. DIAG. USUAL 2) Press the M Button and hold it until the delete Only measurements in the selected mode will be deleted.
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Page 20: Transferring Measurements
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.) Transferring measurements Transferring data to the computer Installation of the software program 1) Start the software program and connect the device to the computer using the cable supplied. 1) Put the CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Alternatively click on «... - Page 21 Software commands Refer to the software user manual for detailed information and instructions. Transfer «DIAG.» mode data Click «Download» Corresponding value You can remove the check mark and the corresponding value will not be used to calculate the average. Store data Click «Save», the file name is formed automatically from the patient’s identity number and the suffix «Dmode.xls».
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Page 22: Batteries And Power Adaptor
Batteries and power adaptor Battery indicator Replacing low batteries When the batteries have ¼ power supply left, the When the batteries need to be replaced, the Battery Symbol will flash each time the device is Battery Symbol will flash each time the device is switched on. - Page 23 Using a power adaptor The WatchBP Home device can also be operated using a Microlife power adaptor (DC 6V, 600mA). Only use Microlife branded power adaptors. 1) Plug the adaptor cable into the Power Plug in the WatchBP Home device.
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Page 24: Safety, Care, Accuracy Test And Disposal
Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal Safety and protection Observe the storage and operating conditions described in the “Technical specifications” section of this manual. This device may be used only for the purpose described in this booklet. The device comprises of sensetive Protect the device from water and moisture components and must be treated with caution. -
Page 25: Accuracy Test
Do not wash the cuff! Do not iron the cuff! Accuracy test Disposal We recommend the WatchBP Home device to be Batteries and electronic instruments must be tested for accuracy every 2 years or after mechanical disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable impact (e.g. -
Page 26: Error Messages
Error messages If an error occurs during measurement, the Error Description Potential cause and measurement is interrupted and an error message remedy «Er» is displayed. «Er 1» Signal too The pulse signals on the cuff weak are too weak. Re-position the cuff and repeat the measurement. - Page 27 Pulse or cuff «HI» The pressure in the cuff «Er 3» No pressure An adequate pressure pressure too is too high (over 300 in the cuff cannot be generated in high mmHg) OR the pulse is the cuff. A leak may have too high (over 200 beats occurred.
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Page 28: Important Facts
Important facts about blood pressure and home measurements Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in There are many causes of excessively high blood the arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. pressure readings. Your doctor will explain them in Two data, the systolic (upper) value and the diastolic more detail and offer treatment where appropriate. - Page 29 Evaluating blood pressure data Category Systolic Diastolic The table at right classifies blood pressure data for adults < 120 < 80 Optimal in accordance to the guidelines of the European Society of Normal 120 - 129 80 - 84 Hypertension (ESH) in 2007. Data in mmHg. High normal 130 - 139 85 - 89...
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Page 30: Technical Specifications
Range: 0 - 299 mmHg Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Resolution: 1 mmHg Static accuracy: pressure within ± 3 mmHg Pulse accuracy: Microlife reserves the right to alter technical specfications ± 5 % of the readout value without prior written notice. -
Page 31: Guarantee Card
This guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guarantee card completed by the owner confirming date of purchase or purchase Date: receipt. Batteries, cuff and wearing parts are not Telephone: covered by this guarantee. Email: Product: WatchBP Home Product Number: 3MX1-1 Serial Number: Date:...
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Set date and type
To set the date and time on the Microlife WatchBP Home N:
1. Activate the device – Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment.
2. Set the year – The year number flashes. Press the M button to select the year, then press the ON/OFF button to confirm.
3. Set the month – Press the M button to select the month, then press the ON/OFF button to confirm.
4. Set the day – Press the M button to select the day, then press the ON/OFF button to confirm.
5. Set the time – Press the M button to select the time, then press the ON/OFF button to confirm.
Once set, the current time will be displayed.
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Can I just use the power cord instead of the batteries to operate unit?
Yes, the WatchBP Home A device can be operated using a Microlife power adaptor (DC 6V, 600mA). When the power adaptor is connected, no battery power is consumed.
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