Microlife WatchBP Home User manual

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Accurate home blood
pressure measurements
with the WatchBP Home.
Instruction Manual

Microlife WatchBP Home is the world’s first digital blood pressure measurement device that
strictly follows European Society of Hypertension (ESH)1, 2 and American Heart Association (AHA)
recommendations for home blood pressure measurement. Using the WatchBP Home device helps you
collect accurate home blood pressure measurement your doctor can trust. This WatchBP Home device has
been clinically validated according to the ESH protocol 3.
1 O’Brien E, Asmar R, Beilin L, Imai Y, et al. European Society of Hypertension recommendations for conventional, ambulatory and home blood pressure
measurement. European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Blood Pressure Monitoring. J Hypertens 2003;21:821-848.
2 Stergiou GS, et al. A tool for reliable self-home blood pressure monitoring designed according to the European Society of Hypertension
recommendations: The Microlife WatchBP Home monitor. Blood press Monit. 2007;12:127-131.
3 Stergiou GS, Giovas PP, Gkinos CP, Patouras JD. Validation of the Microlife WatchBP Home device for self home blood pressure measurement according
to The International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2007;12(3):185-188.

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Before using WatchBP Home for the first time
Product description .....................................................6-7
Activating the device ...................................................... 8
Selecting the correct cuff ................................................ 9
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home
«DIAG.» Mode ..........................................................10-12
«USUAL» Mode ............................................................. 13
Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure
measurements
Blood pressure measurement procedures ............. 14–17
Viewing, deleting, and transferring measurements
Viewing measurements ..........................................18-19
Deleting measurements..........................................20-21
Transferring measurements .................................... 22-23
Appendix
Batteries and power adaptor ..................................24-25
Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal ..................26-27
Error messages ........................................................28-29
Important facts ........................................................30-31
Technical specifications ................................................ 32
Table of Contents

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SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
Pulse
/min
Cuff Socket
USB Port
Mode SwitchPower Socket
ON/OFF Button
Display
M Button (Memory)
Battery Compartment

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Mode Indication
Doctor Symbol
Relax
Outside Measurement Time
Battery Display
Delete Memory Data
Stored Value
Morning Data
Evening Data
Date/Time
Systolic Value
Diastolic Value
Pulse Indicator
Pulse Rate
Number of Stored Data

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3)Set the day – Press the M Button to set the Day.
Press the ON/OFF Button to confirm.
2)Set the month – Use the M Button to set the Month.
Press the ON/OFF Button to confirm.
Press ON/OFF Button to confirm
Press M Button to make selection
1)Set the year – Upon removing the protective strip or
installing new batteries, the Year number flashes in
the display. Use the M Button to select the Year. Press
the ON/OFF Button to confirm your selection.
Activating the Device
Pull out the protective strip from the battery
compartment.
Before using WatchBP Home for the first time
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
Pulse
/min

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Selecting the correct cuff
The WatchBP Home device is available with different
cuff sizes. If you believe the cuff size provided with your
device is incorrect, please consult your doctor.
* please use only Microlife cuffs!
5)If you want to change the date and time, briefly
take out and put back one battery from the battery
compartment. The Year number will flash. Complete
the process as described above.
4)Set the time – Once you have set the Hour and
Minutes and pressed the ON/OFF Button, the date and
time are set, and the current time is displayed.
M (Medium size)
22 - 32 cm (8.7 - 12.6 inches)
M is the correct size for most people.
L (Large size)
32 - 42 cm (12.6 - 16.5 inches)

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«DIAG.» Mode
The «DIAG.» mode should be selected when blood
pressure is to be measured in accordance with
measurement guidelines of the European Society of
Hypertension (ESH), and as requested by your doctor.
Prior to each measurement, use the Mode Switch on
the side of the device to select the proper measurement
mode. The two options include: «DIAG.» (Diagnostic) or
«USUAL» (Usual) mode.
DIAG. USUAL
DIAG. USUAL
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home
DIAG. USUAL
DIAG. USUAL

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Two sets of measurements per day
ESH guidelines recommend to take two measurements
in the morning between 06:00 - 09:00 and two
measurements in the evening between 18:00 - 21:00.
Always take measurements before taking your
medication, unless otherwise directed by your
doctor.
No measurements on non-work days
In «DIAG.» mode, blood pressure measurements are
taking on 7 consecutive working days (or normal
week days). No readings should be taken on «non-
working» days (or particularly relaxing days) in this
mode!
30
JAN
7working
days
X1
06:00 – 09:00
X1
18:00 – 21:00

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Evaluation
After measurements have been carried out for a total
of 7 working days, bring the device to your doctor for
evaluation of your home blood pressure.
Extended measurement period
WatchBP Home has an extended measurement period and
allows morning measurements between 04:00 - 12:00
and evening measurements between 18:00 - 24:00.
Outside these times,
measurements
cannot be taken and
the symbol on the left
will be displayed on
the screen.
When measurements
have been carried out
for the full 7 days, the
doctor symbol will
flash on the screen.
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home (cont.)