Microlife BP A200 AFIB - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 6

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select standard mode, slide the MAM switch 

AK

 on the side of the 

device downwards to position «1» and to select MAM mode, slide 

this switch upwards to position «3».

MAM mode

In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in succes-

sion 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 MAM mode.

•

After pressing the ON/OFF button 

1

, the MAM-symbol 

BK

appears in the display.

•

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.

•

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.

•

The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure 

will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.

•

Do not remove the cuff between measurements.

•

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).

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 device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

9. During the measurement, the heart symbol 

BT

 flashes in the 

display every time a heartbeat is detected.

10.The result, comprising the systolic 

AM

 and the diastolic 

AN

blood pressure and the pulse rate 

AO

 is displayed. Note also the 

explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.

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

12.Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and switch 

off the device. (The monitor does switch off automatically after 

approx. 1 min.).

How not to store a reading

As soon as the reading is displayed press and hold the ON/OFF 

button 

1

 until «

M

» 

AS

 is flashing. Confirm to delete the reading by 

pressing the M-button 

2

.



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). 

5. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for 

early Detection (only in MAM mode)

This symbol 

AP

 indicates that an atrial fibrillation was detected 

during the measurement. This device is able to detect atrial fibrilla-

tion (AFIB). If AFIB is present during blood pressure measurement, 

the AFIB Indicator is displayed. In this case, the result may deviate 

from your normal blood pressure. It is highly recommended to take 

an additional measurement an hour later to increase the specificity 

of the detection. 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 visit 

your doctor. Please, provide the following explanation: