cuff begins to inflate while the increasing cuff pressure is displayed on the screen. After the suitable
inflation pressure is reached, the cuff stops inflating and the pressure gradually falls. A long beep
sounds when the measurement is completed. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure values along
with the pulse rate are displayed on the screen. The measurement is displayed for approximately 1
minute.
2. Switch off the device by pressing the button to preserve the batteries. If no button is pressed for 1
minute, the instrument switches the display off.
NOTE:
The time will continuously be displayed on the screen.
3.5 Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator (only in MAM mode)
This symbol
indicates that atrial fibrillation was detected during the measurement. If AFIB is
present during blood pressure measurement, the AFIB Indicator is displayed. The AFIB
will flash
8 times rapidly once the measurement is complete and then stop flashing. 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:
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the atrial fibrillation indicator
This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also analyses pulse frequency during
measurement. The instrument is clinically tested.
The
symbol is displayed after the measurement, if atrial fibrillation occurs during measurement. If
the symbol appears more frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements performed daily) we
recommend the patient to seek medical advice. The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination,
but serves to detect atrial fibrillation at an early stage.
• Sometimes the device will detect atrial fibrillation even when it is not there. This can happen if the
arm moves during the reading or another rhythm problem is present. Keep the arm still during the
reading. Visiting your doctor with this device may be necessary to check out any rhythm problems.
• This device may not detect atrial fibrillation in people with pacemakers or defibrillators.
