Connecting The Pump Ball; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement Using This Device; Appearance Of The Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator For Early Detection; Appearance Of The Hypertension Indicator - Microlife BP N2 Easy Mode D'emploi

Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm
M 22 - 32 cm
L 32 - 42 cm
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
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When using an L cuff with this device, be sure to only use it
with the corresponding black deflation valve.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 4 does
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not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
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into the cuff socket 8 as far as it will go.

Connecting the pump ball

Connect the pump ball 6 to the device by firmly inserting the
connector 9 into the pump ball socket AT.
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The pump ball and cuff can be placed in either socket 8 or AT.
3. 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). It is recom-
mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.
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 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. Switch on the device and wait until «0» appears in the display
and the arrow «» AM starts to flash.
7. Take the pump ball in your free hand (the arm you are not
measuring from) and pump up the cuff. Watch the pressure indi-
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cation in the display and pump approx. 40 mmHg higher than
the expected systolic value (the upper value). If you have not
pumped enough, a flashing arrow «» AM will appear telling
you to pump higher.
8. After pumping, the measurement is taken automatically. Relax, do
not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the measure-
ment result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator AK flashes in the
display.
10.The result, comprising the systolic AS and the diastolic AR
blood pressure and the pulse rate AQ is displayed. Note also the
explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.
11.When the measurement has finished, press the quick-acting
discharge valve 5 in order to release any remaining air in the
cuff. Remove the cuff.
12.Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off automati-
cally after approx. 1 min.).
4. Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection
This symbol AL indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure-
ment. 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:
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse irregularity during measurement. The device is
clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse
irregularities occur 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.
This device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to
detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

5. Appearance of the Hypertension Indicator

This symbol AK flashes at the end of the measurement, if either your
systolic or diastolic blood pressure is higher than the recommended
values in accordance with the international guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
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