Microlife MAM BP A3 Easy Manuel D'instructions page 4

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* This device uses the same measuring technology as the award
winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British and
Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) protocol.
Table of contents
1. Important facts about blood pressure
2. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
Selecting the correct cuff
Selecting standard or MAM mode
MAM mode (highly recommended)
3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
How do I evaluate my blood pressure
4. Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
5. Data memory
6. Battery indicator and battery change
Low battery
Flat battery - replacement
Which batteries and which procedure?
Using rechargeable batteries
7. Using a mains adapter
8. Error Messages
9. Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal
Device care
Cleaning the cuff
Accuracy test
Disposal
10. Guarantee
11. Technical Specifications
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1. Important facts about blood pressure
 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are
always measured.
 The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the
heart beats in a minute).
 Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
 Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell them if you
have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on
single blood pressure readings.
 There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate.
 Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your
doctor.
 Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure
is subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You
should therefore take your measurements in the same
quiet conditions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least
two readings every time (in the morning: before taking medica-
tions and eating / in the evening: before going to bed, bathing
or taking medication) and average the measurements.
 It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-
sion to produce significantly different results.
 Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.
 Several measurements provide much more reliable informa-
tion about your blood pressure than just one single measure-
ment. Therefore we recommend using the MAM technology.
 Leave a small break of >5 minutes between two measure-
ments.
 If you suffer from a cardiac arrhythmia consult with your doctor
before using the device. See also chapter «Appearance of the
irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol» of this user manual.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.