Microlife BP 3AQ1, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ...MLU3AQ1 APR09 1...

Page 2: ...PLEASE NOTE THIS MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE ACCURATE READINGS Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Clinical Accuracy Instruction Booklet for model BP3AQ1...

Page 3: ...if regular high low values are obtained 3 Components of your blood pressure monitor 4 Operation of your blood pressure monitor 4 1 Inserting the batteries 4 2 Using an A C power adapter 4 3 Tube conn...

Page 4: ...of blood pressure measurement Attention 1 2 Important information about self measurement Self measurement means Control not diagnosis or treatment Unusual values must always be discussed with your doc...

Page 5: ...mediately Long term values at this level endanger your health due to continual damage to the blood vessels in your body Should the systolic blood pressure values lie between 140mmHg and 159mmHg and or...

Page 6: ...caused by deposits in the vessel walls Arteriosclerosis A deficient supply of blood to important organs heart brain muscles can result from arteriosclerosis Furthermore the heart will become structur...

Page 7: ...amination exercise regularly Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength Avoid reaching the limit of your performance With previous illnesses and or an age of over 40 ye...

Page 8: ...charged and the unit will not function d If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the display may function eratically or not at all Check battery polarity Attention After the low battery indicator ap...

Page 9: ...the adaptor from the wall socket the instrument must be reset by removing the plug from the instrument Please consult Microlife if you have questions relating to the AC adaptor 4 3 Tube connection Ins...

Page 10: ...ur upper arm measured in the center The permissible range is printed on the cuff If this is not suitable for your use please contact Microlife Note Only use clinically approved Microlife Cuffs A loose...

Page 11: ...ust be removed f Lay your arm on a table palm upward so the cuff is at the same height as the heart Make sure that the tube is not kinked g Remain seated quietly for five minutes before you begin the...

Page 12: ...the pulse are now displayed e The measurement results are displayed until you switch the device off If no button is pressed for 5 minutes the device switches off automatically 5 5 Memory displaying t...

Page 13: ...ter the systolic blood pressure has been measured Further possible cause No pulse has been detected ER 2 Unnatural pressure impulses influence the measurement result Reason The arm was moved during th...

Page 14: ...ng is not exerting pressure on the arm Take off articles of clothing if necessary 3 Measure blood pressure again in complete peace and quiet Every measurement results in different values Please read t...

Page 15: ...monitor or treat it roughly in any way Avoid strong vibrations f Never open the monitor This invalidates the manufacturer s warranty Further information Blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even...

Page 16: ...parts inside Batteries or damage from old batteries is not covered by the warranty Please note According to international standards your monitor should be checked for calibration every 2 years 9 Cert...

Page 17: ...mmHg Memory Storing the last measurment automatically Measuring resolution 1 mmHg Accuracy Pressure within 3 mmHg or 2 of reading 200mmHg Pulse 5 of the reading Power source a 4 dry cells batteries U...

Page 18: ...ntes del tensi metro 4 Puesta en funcionamiento del tensi metro 4 1 Colocacin de las pilas 4 2 Uso de un adaptador para corriente el ctrica 4 3 Conexi n del tubo 5 Desarrollo de una medici n 5 1 Antes...

Page 19: ...rdelas para posibles consultas futuras Atenci n 1 2 Informaci n importante sobre las automediciones No lo olvide automedici n significa control no diagn stico o tratamiento Los valores inusuales debe...

Page 20: ...e salud a causa del progresivo deterioramiento de los vasos sangu neos que se producir a Se deber dirigir al m dico tambi n cuando el valor de la presi n sist lica se encuentre entre 140 mmHg y 159 mm...

Page 21: ...s largos periodos de presi n arterial elevada pueden provocar da os estructurales en su coraz n c Las causas de la hipertensi n pueden ser m ltiples es necesario antes de todo diferenciar entre la hip...

Page 22: ...sidad y forma de practicar deporte 3 Los diversos componentes del tensi metro a Aparato de medici n b Brazalete Para un brazo de 9 5 13 25 22 32cm de contorno inclu do Para un brazo de 12 16 31 41cm d...

Page 23: ...d Si las baterias son insertadas incorrectamente la pantalla podr a funcionar err ticamente o no funcionar Verifique la polaridad de las bater as Atenci n Una vez que aparece el mensaje de advertenci...

Page 24: ...ctrica el aparato deber ser reiniciado removiendo el conector de su toma y reins rtelo cuando se haya recuperado la tensi n el ctrica Si tiene dudas sobre el adaptador consulte a Microlife 4 3 Conexi...

Page 25: ...r ser flexionado En el caso de que la circunferencia del brazo del paciente no est comprendida en tales medidas brazaletes de medidas especiales accesorios pueden encontrarse en Microlife Atenci n Usa...

Page 26: ...dhiera c modamente al brazo pero que no est demasiado estrecho Extender el brazo sobre la mesa la palma de la mano deber estar mirando hacia arriba de modo que el brazalete se encuentre a la altura de...

Page 27: ...cia del latido card aco del paciente e El resultado de la medici n continuar visualiz ndose hasta que el aparato se apague Si no se acciona ninguna tecla en un periodo de 5 minutos el aparato se apaga...

Page 28: ...esi n sist lica se ha desconectado el tubo del brazalete Otras posibles causas no ha sido posible detectar el pulso ER 2 Impulsos anormales de presi n comprometen el resultado de la medici n Causas el...

Page 29: ...no desciende o desciende muy lentamente La medici n se desarrolla de forma incorrecta 1 Verificar la correcta colocaci n de los polos de las pilas corrigi ndola si fuera necesario 2 En caso de mal fu...

Page 30: ...Otras indicaciones al respecto La presi n arterial est sujeta a oscilaciones a n en individuos sanos Sin embargo es importante recalcar en este punto que a fin de obtener mediciones comparativas entre...

Page 31: ...i se presenta la tarjeta Nota Los componentes del aparato de medici n son particularmente sensibles deben peri dicamente pasar un control donde se verifica su precision De acuerdo a est ndares interna...

Page 32: ...valor medido Resoluci n de medida 1 mmHg Precisi n de la medici n Presi n 3 mmHg o 2 200mmHg Pulso 5 del valor medido Alimentaci n el ctrica a 4 pilas UM 3 dim AA 1 5 V b alimentador para corriente 6...