How Do I Evaluate My Blood Pressure; Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Selecting The Correct Cuff - Microlife BP 3AG1 Handbuch

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
1. blood pressure < 120
normal
2. blood pressure 120 - 129
normal
3. blood pressure 130 - 139
slightly high
4. blood pressure too 140 - 159
high
5. blood pressure far 160 - 179
too high
6. blood pressure ≥180
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».

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 (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
M - L 22 - 42 cm (8.75 - 16.5 inches)
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Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
BP 3AG1
Recommenda-
Diastolic tion
< 80 Self-check
80 - 84 Self-check
85 - 89 Consult your
doctor
90 - 99 Seek medical
advice
100 - 109 Seek medical
advice
≥110 Urgently seek
medical advice!
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does
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not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
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into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.
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If you buy a spare Microlife cuff (size S, 17-22cm), 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 the 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 AM flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10.The result, comprising the systolic 9 and the diastolic AT blood
pressure and the pulse rate AK is displayed and a long beep is
heard. Note also the explanations on further display symbols in
this booklet.
11.When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
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