Microlife BP A150 Afib - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 6

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Select the measuring mode: standard or AFIB/MAM mode

This device enables you to select either standard (standard single 

measurement) or AFIB/MAM mode (automatic triple measure-

ment). To select standard mode, slide the AFIB/MAM switch 

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 on 

the side of the device downwards to position «1» and to select 

AFIB/MAM mode, slide this switch upwards to position «3».

AFIB/MAM mode (highly recommended)

In AFIB/MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in 

succession and the result is then automatically analysed and 

displayed. Because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result 

determined in this way is more reliable than one produced by a single 

measurement. AFIB detection is only activated in AFIB/MAM mode.

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When you select the 3 measurements, the MAM-symbol 

AM

appears in the display.

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The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to 

indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being taken.

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There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements 

(15 seconds are adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-

toring, 2001, 6:145-147» for oscillometric instruments). A count 

down indicates the remaining time.

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The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure 

will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.

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Do not remove the cuff between measurements.

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If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a 

fourth one is automatically taken.

4. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this 

Device

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). It is recom-

mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a 

patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in 

the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be 

measured.

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).

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Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.

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Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the elbow.

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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.

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Support your arm so it is relaxed.

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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 pulse indicator 

AP

 flashes in the 

display.

10.The result, comprising the systolic 

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 and the diastolic 

AT

blood pressure and the pulse rate 

AK

 is displayed. Note also the 

explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.

11.When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.

12.Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off automati-

cally after approx. 1 min.).

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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

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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. 

5. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for 

early Detection (only in AFIB/MAM mode)

This device is able to detect atrial fibrillation (AFIB). This symbol 

AN

indicates that atrial fibrillation was detected during the measurement. 

If the AFIB symbol appears after having performed a full blood pres-

sure measurement episode (triplicate measurements), you are 

advised to wait for one hour and perform another measurement 

episode (triplicate measurements). If the AFIB symbol appears 

again, then you are advised to visit your doctor. If after repeated 

measurement the AFIB symbol is no longer displayed there is no 

cause for concern. In such case it is recommended to measure again 

the next day.