Microlife BP B3 AFIB Mode D'emploi page 4

Intended use:
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for
measuring non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or
older.
It is clinically validated in patients with hypertension, hypotension,
diabetes, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, atherosclerosis, end-stage
renal disease, obesity and the elderly.
The device can detect an irregular pulse suggestive of Atrial Fibril-
lation (AF). Please note that the device is not intended to diagnose
AF. A diagnosis of AF can only be confirmed by ECG. The patient
is advised to see a physician.
Dear Customer,
This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinical tests carried out prove its measurement accuracy to be of
a very high standard.*
Microlife AFIBsens is the world's leading digital blood pressure
measurement technology for the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF)
and arterial hypertension. These are the two top risk factors of
getting a stroke or heart disease. It is important to detect AF and
hypertension at an early stage, even though you may not experi-
ence any symptoms. AF screening in general and thus also with
the Microlife AFIB algorithm, is recommended for people of 65
years and older. The AFIB algorithm indicates that atrial fibrillation
may be present. For this reason, it is recommended that you visit
your doctor when the device gives an AFIB signal during your
blood pressure measurement. The AFIB algorithm of Microlife has
been clinically investigated by several prominent clinical investiga-
tors and showed that the device detects patients with AFIB at a
1,2
certainty of 97-100%.
If you have any questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact your local Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer
or pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife
dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the internet at
www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable infor-
mation on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!
* 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.
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Kearley K, Selwood M, Van den Bruel A, Thompson M, Mant D,
Hobbs FR et al.: Triage tests for identifying atrial fibrillation in
primary care: a diagnostic accuracy study comparing single-lead
ECG and modified BP monitors. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e004565.
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Wiesel J, Arbesfeld B, Schechter D: Comparison of the Microlife
blood pressure monitor with the Omron blood pressure monitor for
detecting atrial fibrillation. Am J Cardiol 2014; 114:1046-1048.
Table of contents
1. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for early
Detection (Active only in MAM mode)
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Who should be screened for Atrial Fibrillation?
Risk factors you can control
2. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
Setting the date and time
Selecting the correct cuff
Selecting standard or MAM mode
3. Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
4. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Manual inflation
How not to store a reading
How do I evaluate my blood pressure
Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
5. Data memory
Viewing the stored values
Clearing all values
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