Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement Using This Instrument; How Not To Store A Reading; Appearance Of The Heart Arrhythmia Indicator For Early Detection; Pc-Link Functions - Microlife BP A200 Mode D'emploi

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.
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 2 cm above the elbow.
 The artery mark located 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 instrument will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol BT flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10.The result, comprising the systolic AM and the diastolic AN blood
pressure and the pulse AO is displayed and longer beep is heard.
Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.
11.When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff.
12.Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and switch
off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off automatically
after approx. 1 min.).

How not to store a reading

Press the ON/OFF button 1 while the reading is being displayed.
Keep the button pressed until «M» AS is flashing and then release
it. Confirm by pressing the M-button again.
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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).
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If the systolic blood pressure is known to be very high,
it can be an advantage to set the pressure individually. Press
the ON/OFF button after the monitor has been pumped up to
a level of approx. 30 mmHg (shown on the display). Keep the
button pressed until the pressure is about 40 mmHg above
the expected systolic value – then release the button.
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection
This symbol AP indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure-
ment. In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the
symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with
measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor.
Please show your doctor the following explanation:
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator
This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instrument is
clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse
irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol appears
more frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements
performed daily) we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.
The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves
to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

5. PC-Link Functions

This device can be used in connection with a personal computer
(PC) running the Microlife Blood Pressure Analyser (BPA) software.
The memory data can be transferred to the PC by connecting the
monitor via cable with the PC.
If no CD and cable is included download the BPA software from
www.microlife.com and use an USB cable with Mini-B 5 pin connector.

Installation and data transmission

1. Insert CD into CD ROM drive of your PC. The installation will
start automatically. If not, please click on «SETUP.EXE».
2. Connect the monitor via cable with the PC; no need to switch
the device on. 3 horizontal bars will appear on the display and
last for 3 seconds.