Microlife Watch BP Home User manual

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Guarantee Card WatchBP Home
Name of Purchaser / Ф.И.О. покупателя / П.I.П. покупця / Inkö-
parens namn / Ostajan nimi / Forhandlers navn / Kjøpers navn
Serial Number / Серийный номер / Серiйний номер / Serie-
nummer / Sarjanumero / Serienummer / Serienummer
Date of Purchase / Дата покупки / Дата покупки / Inköpsdatum /
Ostopäivämäärä / Købsdato / Kjøpsdato
Specialist Dealer / Специализированный дилер /
Спецiaлiзований дилер / Återförsäljare / Alan kauppias /
Specialforhandler / Spesialist forhandler

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Display
Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
Microlife WatchBP Home EN
1ON/OFF Button
2Display
3M-Button (Memory)
4Cuff Socket
5Mains Adapter Socket
6USB Port
7Battery Compartment
8Cuff
9Cuff Connector
AT Mode Switch
AK Systolic Value
AL Diastolic Value
AM Pulse
AN Pulse Rate
AO Battery Display
AP Stored Value
AQ Morning Data
AR Evening Data
AS Date/Time
BT Mode Indication
BK Doctor Symbol
BL Out of Measurement Time
BM Relax
BN Number of stored Data
BO Delete Memory Data

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Dear Customer,
The Microlife WatchBP Home is designed to provide reliable and
unbiased patients’ home readings, strictly following the European
Society of Hypertension (ESH) recommendations 1, 2. The accuracy of
the monitor has been clinically validated according to the ESH
protocol 3. Self-blood pressure monitoring by patients at home has
been endorsed by hypertension societies as an important adjunct to
the conventional office blood pressure measurements.
The doctor asks patient to take home readings for seven consecutive
working days in the «DIAG.» mode. In this mode, the device allows
for only two BP measurements to be taken in the morning (6-9 am)
and another two in the evening (6-9 pm). After completing seven
days, the device displays a symbol suggesting that the patient has to
consult his/her doctor. Pressing the memory button on the device
displays the average of all measurements after discarding those of
the first day.
In the «USUAL» mode, casual blood pressure readings can be taken
at any time of the day; up to 250 measurements can be stored.
The device has computer link capacity to display, store or print
through a computer all BP data.
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, problems 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. Alternatively, visit the Internet
at www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable
information on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!
1European Society of Hypertension recommendations for conven-
tional, ambulatory and home blood pressure measurement.
O’Brien E, Asmar R, Beilin L, Imai Y, Mallion JM, Mancia G, Mengden T, Myers M, Padfield
P, Palatini P, Parati G, Pickering T, Redon J, Staessen J, Stergiou G, Verdecchia P, on behalf
of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Blood Pressure Monitoring
2A tool for reliable self-home blood pressure monitoring designed
according to the European Society of Hypertension recommenda-
tions: The Microlife WatchBP Home monitor.
Stergiou G, Jaenecke B, Giovas P, Chang A, Chung-Yueh Y, Tan T, Blood Pressure Monitoring
2007, 12:127–131
3Validation of the Microlife WatchBP home device for self-home
blood pressure measurement according to the International Protocol.
Stergiou G, Giovas P, Gkinos C, Patouras J, Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007, 12:185–188

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement
•How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
•Activate the fitted batteries
•Setting the date and time
•Select the correct cuff
3. Selecting «DIAG.» or «USUAL» Mode
•«DIAG.» Mode
•When and how to measure?
•Evaluation
•«USUAL» Mode
4. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument
•«DIAG.» Mode
•«USUAL» Mode
5. Data Memory and Evaluation
•Viewing the stored values
•«DIAG.» Mode
•«USUAL» Mode
•Clear all values
6. Data Transfer to the Computer
•Installation of the software program
•How to transfer data to the computer?
7. Battery Indicator and Battery change
•Batteries almost flat
•Batteries flat – replacement
•Which batteries and which procedure?
8. Using a Mains Adapter
9. Error Messages
10. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
•Safety and protection
•Instrument care
•Cleaning the cuff
•Accuracy test
•Disposal
11. Guarantee
12. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)

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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 instrument also 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 many 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 emotions, 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!
•It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.
•Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the
pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these situ-
ations are completely different.
•Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.
•Leave a small break of at least 30 - 60 seconds between 2
measurements.
•If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very
closely as it can change drastically during this time!
•If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken
with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation
with your doctor.
•The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «Grade 1
Hypertension».
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
Activate the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip projecting from the battery compartment 7.
Setting the date and time
Select the correct cuff
Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M andL. Select the cuff size to
match the circumference of your upper arm (measured by close fitting
in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size for most people.
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance to
the guidelines of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) in 2003.
Data in mmHg.
Category Systolic Diastolic
Optimal < 120 < 80
Normal 120 - 129 80 - 84
High normal 130 - 139 85 - 89
Grade 1 Hypertension (mild) 140 - 159 90 - 99
Grade 2 Hypertension (moderate) 160 - 179 100 - 109
Grade 3 Hypertension (severe) > 180 > 110
Isolated Systolic Hypertension > 140 < 90
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 3. To
confirm and then set the month, press the ON/OFF button 1.
2. You can now set the month using the M-button. Press the ON/OFF
button to confirm and then set the day.
3. Please follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and
minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the ON/OFF button,
the date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, briefly take out one
battery and put in back, then the year number starts to flash. Now
you can enter the new values as described above.
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)

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3. Selecting «DIAG.» or «USUAL» Mode
Using the mode switch AT on the side of the device select between
«DIAG.» (Diagnostic) or «USUAL» (Usual) mode.
«DIAG.» Mode
The «DIAG.» mode should be selected, so that the blood pressure
measured by the patient at home is exactly recorded in accordance to
the guidelines of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH).
When and how to measure?
)Use only Microlife cuffs!
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Contact Microlife Service, if the enclosed cuff 8does not fit.
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Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff connector
9into the cuff socket 4as far as it will go.
•The patient should carry out readings on 7 consecutive working
days (or normal week days), taking one measurement cycle in the
morning and one cycle in the evening. No readings should be
taken on «non-working» days (or particularly relaxing days) in
this mode!
•If possible, the measurements should be taken in the morning
between 06:00 - 09:00 and in the evening between 18:00 - 21:00.
Measure in the morning after getting up when you feel relaxed
and evening at least 15 minutes after your meal. If you are on
medication to lower your blood pressure it is important that you
take the measurements before taking your medication.
•Press the ON/OFF button 1to start the measurement cycle. Every
measurement cycle comprises 2 consecutive automatic measure-
ments. First, you will notice that the measurement mode selected
flashes on the screen. This is followed by a 60 second relaxation
period before the first measurement is taken. Then there is
another 60 second relaxation period before the second measure-
ment starts. Finally, the result of the second measurement is
displayed on the screen and both values automatically stored.
)In the «DIAG.» mode, the device accepts measurements
between 06:00 - 12:00 for morning measurements and
between 18:00 - 24:00 for evening measurements. Outside
these times, measurements cannot be taken and the appro-
priate symbol BL is displayed. This symbol also appears, if
measurements have already been recorded for this morning or
evening session, as no further measurement is necessary at
this time.

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Evaluation
After measurements have been carried out on 7 working days, you
should bring the monitor to the doctor for evaluation of your home
blood pressure values. The doctor will then read the values directly
from the monitor, as described in this manual.
«USUAL» Mode
In this mode, the device functions like a normal blood pressure
monitor – single measurements are automatically stored and can be
evaluated by a doctor.
4. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
«DIAG.» Mode
Move the slide switch AT to «DIAG.» position (indicated by blue dot).
)The device automatically recognises, when measurements
have been carried out on 7 days. The doctor symbol BK will
flash on the screen, if an attempt is made to carry out more
measurements.
)Select the «USUAL» mode to take and store measurements at
any times (outside the time range of the «DIAG.» mode, for
any additional measurement or after completion of the diag-
nosis phase).
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 – the arm that gives higher
readings.
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm.
5. Always ensure the cuff is positioned correctly.
•Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
•Make sure that the cuff is 3 cm (1 inch) above your elbow
with the tube on the inside of your arm.
•Support your arm so it is relaxed.
•Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1to start the measurement.
7. The «DIAG.» symbol flashes to confirm the correct mode selec-
tion. Then a 60 second count down starts to make sure that you
are relaxed before the measurement. the last 5 seconds are
indicated by beep sounds.

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«USUAL» Mode
Move the slide switch AT to «USUAL» position (indicated by green dot).
Follow the same instructions as given for «DIAG.» mode.
5. Data Memory and Evaluation
Data measured in the «DIAG.» or «USUAL» mode is stored sepa-
rately from each other.
Viewing the stored values
With the monitor switched off, move the switch AT to the mode with
the data you want to view, then press the M-button 3.
8. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement is
completed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
9. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and
the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not
reached, the instrument will automatically pump some more air
to the cuff.
10. During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
11. After the first measurement is completed, the 60 second count
down starts again to relax between the measurements. Then
the second measurement starts automatically. If an error
occurs, the measurement is automatically repeated.
12. The result, comprising the systolic AK and the diastolic AL
blood pressure and the pulse AM is displayed and longer beep
is heard. Note also the explanations on further displays in this
booklet.
13. At the end of a measurement, this instrument automatically
stores each result, including date and time.
14. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff.
15. Switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).
)You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres-
sure sensation).
)In this mode, the device functions like a normal blood pressure
monitor – single measurements are automatically stored and
can be evaluated by a doctor.