Microlife BP 3BU1-4 User manual

IB BP 3BU1-4 VarA 3505
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microlife BP 3BU1-4
Wrist Watch Blood PressureMonitor
Instruction Manual (1-23)
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Wrist Watch Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual

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Table of contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
2. Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its
measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
2.2. Which values are normal?
2.3. What can be done, if regular high/low values are obtained?
2.4. MAM technology (Microlife Average Mode)
3. The various components of the blood-pressure monitor
4. Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
4.2. Sleep mode of the device
4.3. Setting the time and date
4.4. Setting the user selection
5. Carrying out a measurement
5.1. Before the measurement
5.2. Common sources of error
5.3. Fitting the cuff
5.4. Measurement mode selection
5.5. Measuring procedure
5.6. Discontinuing a measurement
5.7. Memory – storage and recall of the measurements
5.8. Memory–cancellation of all measurements
6. PC-link functions
6.1. Installation and data transmission
6.2. Change user 1/user 2 memory during PC connection
7. Error messages/malfunctions
8. Care and maintenance, re-calibration
9. Guarantee
10. International Quality Standards
11. Technical specifications
12. www.microlife.com

1. Introduction
1.1. Features
The blood-pressure monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood-pressure
measuring device for use on the wrist, which enables very fast and reliable
measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood-pressure as well as the pulse
frequency by way of the oscillometric method of measuring.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to
those obtained by a trainer observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation
method, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard.
The device is validated against Korotkoff phase 5.
This device is easy to use and is proven in clinical studies to provide excellent
accuracy.
Beforeusing, please read through this instruction manual carefully and then
keep it in a safe place. For further questions on the subject of blood-pressure
and its measurement, please contact your doctor.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
• Self-measurement means Control, not diagnosis or treatment. Your
values must always be discussed with your doctor. You should never
alter the dosages of any medication without direction from your doctor.
• Clinical trials have shown that wrist measurements can reach similar
accuracy to upper armmeasurements. However, some individuals may
get a different result between both methods. Therefore, we generally
recommend to compare the readings of this device to data obtained by
your doctor. If there is a difference, always consider the variance into
your final reading.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart
pacemakers!
• If you have been diagnosed with a severe Arrhythmia or irregular
heartbeat, measurements made with this instrument should only be
evaluated after consultation with the doctor.
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Electromagnetic interference
The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical
or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile
telephones, microwave ovens. Electrical interference can lead to temporary
impairment of the measuring accuracy).
2. Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its
measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood-pressure arise?
Your blood pressure level is determined in the circulatory center of your brain.
Your nervous system allows your body to adapt or alter blood pressure in
response to different situations. Your body alters your pulse and the width of
blood vessels through changes in muscles in the walls of blood vessels.
Your blood pressurereading is highest when your heart pumps or ejects
blood. This stage is called your Systolic Blood Pressure.
Your blood pressureis lowest when the heart rests. (in-between beats) This is
called your diastolic blood pressure. It is critical to maintain blood pressure
values within a «normal» range(s) in order to prevent particular diseases.
2.2 Which values arenormal?
Blood pressure is too high if at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg
and/or the systolic blood-pressure is over 140mmHg.If you obtain readings in
this range, consult your doctor immediately.High blood pressurevalues over
time damage blood vessels, vital organs such as the kidney and even your
heart.
With blood-pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under
105mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60mmHg, likewise, please consult
your doctor.
Even with normal blood-pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood-
pressure monitor is recommended. In this way you can detect possible
changes in your values early and react appropriately.

If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure,
please keep a record of the level of your blood pressure by carrying out
regular self-measurements at specific times of the day. Show these values to
your doctor. Never use the results of your measurements to alter
independently the drug doses prescribed by your doctor.
Table for classifying blood-pressure values (units mmHg): World Health
Organization:
Range Systolic Diastolic Measures
Blood-pressure Blood-pressure
Hypotension lower than 100 lower than 60 Check with
your doctor
Normal range between 100 between 60 Self-check
and 140 and 90
Mild between 140 between 90 Consult your
hypertension and 160 and 100 doctor
Moderately between 160 between 100 Consult your
serious and 180 and 110 doctor
hypertension
Serious higher than 180 higher than 110 Consult your
hypertension doctor
immediately
☞FURTHER INFORMATION
•If your values aremostly normal under resting conditions but
exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it
is possible that you are suffering from so-called «labile hypertension». In
any case, please discuss the values with your doctor.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood-pressure values above 120mmHg
require immediate medical treatment.
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2.3. What can be done, if regular increased/low values are
obtained?
a) Please consult your doctor.
b) Increased blood-pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are
associated long- and medium term with considerable risks to health. This
concerns the arterial blood vessels of your body, which are endangered due
to constriction caused by deposits in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A
deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain, muscles) can be
the result. Furthermore, with long-term continuously increased blood-
pressure values, the heart will become structurally damaged.
c) There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood
pressure. We differentiate between the common primary (essential)
hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be
ascribed to specific organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for
information about the possible origins of your own increased blood
pressurevalues.
d) There arelifestyle changes you can make to prevent and reduce high blood
pressure. These measures must be partof a healthy lifestyle and include:
A) Eating habits
•Maintain a normal weight as prescribed by your doctor.
•Avoid excessive consumption of common salt. Please note many
«packaged foods» contain high levels of salt.
• Avoid fatty foods. (Packaged foods are frequently high in fats)
B) Previous illnesses
•Consistently follow any medical instructions for treating previous illness
such as:
•Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
•Fat metabolism disorder
•Gout
C) Habits
• Eliminate smoking
•Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
•Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.)

D) Physical constitution:
•After a preliminary medical examination, exercise regularly.
•Choose sports which require endurance and avoid those which require
strength.
•Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.
•With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult
your doctor before beginning your sporting routine. Your physician will
help you develop an exercise routine that is appropriate for you.
2.4. MAM technology (Microlife Average Mode)
• «MAM Technology» is a new type of concept for optimum reliability in
self-measurement of blood pressure.
•An advanced measurement accuracy is achieved by the automatic
analysis of three successive measurements.
• The new system provides reliable values for the doctor and can be used
as the basis for reliable diagnostics and medication therapy for high
blood pressure.
A) Why MAM?
• Human blood pressure is not stable
•Scattering of devices
B) Key advantages
Reduction of:
• Device scattering
•Insufficient rest prior to measurement
• Movement artefacts
•Cuffpositioning influences
C) Medical benefits
•Improved accuracy
•Reliable patient self-measurement data for the doctor
•Safe hypertension diagnostic
•Reliable therapy control
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D) Measurement sequence
• With the full measurement cycles, the total measurement time remains less
than 3 minutes, compared to a single measurement time of 1.5 minute.
•Single results are not displayed.
•Due to the «Data Analysis» result, a 4th measurement may be applied.
3. The various components of the blood-pressure monitor
The illustration shows the blood-pressure monitor, consisting of:
Wrist cuff Type WC1 13.5-19.5 cm, for wrist circumference of 13.5 to 19.5 cm
4. Putting the blood-pressuremonitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insertthe batteries. The battery
compartment is located on the left lateral side of the device (see illustration).
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Time Button
Memory Button
0/I Button
Wrist cuff
LCD Display
Battery
Cover
Mode selection switch
PC Connection