IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 1 microlife ‘as easy as 123’ Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual Page 3 Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Features of ‘as easy as 123’ 1.2. Important information about self-measurement 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its measurement How does high/low blood-pressure arise? Which values are normal? What can be done, if regular high/low values are obtained? 3. The various components of the blood-pressure monitor 4. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 2 1. Introduction 2. Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its Measurement 1.1. Features The ‘as easy as 123’ blood-pressure monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood-pressure measuring device for use on the upper arm, which enables very fast and reliable measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood-pressure as well as the pulse frequency by way of the oscillometric method of measuring.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 4 c) There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values. 3.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 6 4. Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation 4.1. Inserting the batteries After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The battery compartment is located on the back side of the device (see illustration). 4.3. Tube connection Insert the cuff tube into the opening provided on the left side of the instrument, as shown in the diagram.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 8 c) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the closer. d) There must be no free space between the arm and the cuff as this would influence the result. Clothing must not restrict the arm. e) Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way that it lies comfortably and is not too tight. Lay the arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff is at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 ERR 3 16/9/04 13:24 Page 10 ERR 5 Inflation of the cuff takes too long. The cuff is not correctly seated or the hose connection is not sealed The measured results have indicated an unacceptable difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure. Take another measurement, carefully following the instructions. Contact your doctor, if you still obtain unusual results. LO HI Below 40 pulses per min. 200 or more pulses per min.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 12 9. Reference to standards Device standard: Electromagn. compatibility: Device corresponds to the requirements of the European standard for non-invasive blood-pressure monitor EN1060-1 / 12:95 EN1060-3 / 09:97 EN1060-4 Device fulfills the stipulations of the European standard EN 60601-1-2 The stipulations of the EU-Guidelines 93/42/EWG for Medical Products Class IIa have been fulfilled. 10.
