Appearance Of The Heart Arrhythmia Indicator For Early Detection - Microlife BP W1 Basic Manual De Usuario

3. Always measure in a sitting position and on the same wrist. Use
the wrist which usually shows higher blood pressure values.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 - 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
7. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
8. The LED Positioning Indicator AR is activated. Support your arm
in a relaxed position with the device at the same height as your
heart, move your arm until the LED light is at its brightest and
appears to be in the center of the indicator.
9. After 5 seconds, the cuff will 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.
10.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.
11.During the measurement, the pulse indicator AN flashes in the display.
12.The result, comprising the systolic 7 and the diastolic 8 blood
pressure and the pulse rate 9 is displayed. Note also the expla-
nations on further display symbols in this booklet.
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13.Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically 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 pres-
sure sensation).
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection
This symbol AM indicates that certain pulse irregularities were detected
during the measurement. In this case, the result may deviate from your
normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement. 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 tell your doctor. Please show your doctor the following explanation:
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