COLPHARMA microlife MAM Easy User manual

MAM Easy
Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau / Switzerland
www.microlife.com
Colpharma s.r.l.
Parma - Italy
www.colpharma.com
Distributore per l’Italia
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Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical
device for taking measurements on the upper arm. It is simple to
use, accurate and comes highly recommended for blood pressure
monitoring in your home. This device was developed in collabora-
tion with physicians and clinical tests carried out prove its
measurement accuracy to be of a very high standard.*
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under-
stand all functions and safety information. We want you to be
happy with your Microlife product. If you have any questions, prob-
lems or want to order spare parts please contact Microlife-
Customer Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will be able to give
you the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alterna-
tively, visit the internet at www.microlife.com where you will find a
wealth of invaluable information on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!
* This device uses the same measuring technology as the award
winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British
Hypertension Society (BHS) protocol.
Microlife BP A3 Easy EN
1ON/OFF button
2Display
3Cuff Socket
4Battery Compartment
5Mains Adapter Socket
6Cuff
7Cuff Connector
8MAM Switch
9Battery Display
AT Systolic Value
AK Diastolic Value
AL Pulse Rate
AM Traffic Light Display
AN MAM Interval Time
AO Pulse Indicator
AP Cuff Check Indicator
AQ MAM Mode
AR Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator (PAD)
AS Arm Movement Indicator
BT Stored Value

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure-
ment
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
2. Using the Device for the First Time
• Inserting the batteries
• Selecting the correct cuff
• Select the measuring mode: standard or MAM mode
• MAM mode (highly recommended)
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Device
4. Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator for early
Detection
5. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
6. Data Memory
7. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
8. Using a Mains Adapter
9. Error Messages
10. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
• Device care
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
11. Guarantee
12. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are
always measured.
The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the
heart beats in a minute).
Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by your doctor!
Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure
is subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You
should therefore take your measurements in the same
quiet conditions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least
two readings every time (in the morning and in the evening) and
average the measurements.
It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-
sion to produce significantly different results. Therefore we
recommend using the MAM technology.
Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.
 Several measurements provide much more reliable information
about your blood pressure than just one single measurement.
Therefore we recommend using the MAM technology.
Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken
with this device should be evaluated with your doctor.
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!

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This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and pre-
eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in preg-
nancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the
reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynaecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of
130/90 mmHg indicates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment
4 is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes.Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better
fitting and comfort.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
 Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6does not fit.
 Connect the cuff to the device by insertingthe cuff connector 7
into the cuff socket 3as far as it will go.
Select the measuring mode: standard or MAM mode
This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measurement). To
select standard mode, slide the MAM switch 8on the side of the
device downwards to position «1» and to select MAM mode, slide
this switch upwards to position «3».
MAM mode (highly recommended)
In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then automatically analysed and
displayed. Because the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a
result determined in this wayis more reliable thanone produced
by a single measurement.
After pressing the ON/OFF button 1, the MAM-symbol AQ
appears in the display.
 The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to
indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being taken.
There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements
(15 seconds are adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-
toring, 2001, 6:145-147» for oscillometric instruments). A count
down indicates the remaining time.
The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure
will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.
Do not remove the cuff between measurements.
If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a
fourth one is automatically taken.
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.
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too
low
100 60 Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum 100 - 130 60 - 80 Self-check
2. blood pressure
elevated 130 - 135 80 - 85 Self-check
3. blood pressure too
high 135 - 160 85 - 100 Seek medical advice
4. blood pressure
dangerously high 160 100 Urgently seek medical advice!
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm