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 .....................................................3–4
Activating the device ...................................................... 5
Selecting the correct cuff ................................................ 6
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home
«DIAG.» Mode ..............................................................7–9
«USUAL» Mode ............................................................. 10
Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure
measurements
Blood pressure measurement procedures ............. 11–14
Viewing, deleting, and transferring measurements
Viewing measurements ......................................... 15–16
Deleting measurements......................................... 17–18
Transferring measurements ................................... 19–20
Appendix
Batteries and power adaptor ................................. 21–22
Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal ................. 23–24
Error messages ....................................................... 25–26
Important facts ....................................................... 27–28
Technical specifications ................................................ 29
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

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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.
Taking measurements using WatchBP Home
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.)

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«USUAL» Mode
The «USUAL» mode should be selected when
blood pressure is to be measured independent of
recommended guidelines. In «USUAL» mode, single
measurements can be taken at any time, and results are
automatically stored for later evaluation by your doctor.
USUAL
250 measurements safely stored
The WatchBP Home device can store up to 250 single
measurements in «USUAL» mode.
*When memory is full, each new measurement will
automatically overwrite the earliest measurement.
250
Measurements
Anytime

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Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure
1 Hour Before
Step 1
Avoid taking measurements directly after eating,
drinking, or smoking. Allow at least one hour between
these activities and measurement of your blood pressure.
Step 2
Prepare a chair and table for the measurement. The
chair should have a vertical back-rest and the table
should allow for your upper arm to rest at the same
height as your heart.

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Step 3
Remove all clothing covering or constricting the
measurement arm. Apply the cuff. Make sure the lower
edge of the cuff is 2–3cm from the inner fold of your
arm. The tube connecting the cuff to the device should
be placed on the inside of the arm. (Additional visual
instruction can be found on the cuff)
Step 4
Sit down and relax for at least five minutes prior to the
measurement.

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Step 5
Sit upright and lean comfortably against the chair’s
backrest. Press the start button. The device will initiate
a 60-second countdown. During the measurement do
not move, cross your legs, or tense your arm muscles.
Breath normally and do not talk.
Step 6
One measurement cycle includes two measurements.
Once the first measurement is complete, continue to
relax as you wait for the second measurement. The
second measurement will start after 60-seconds. During
this time avoid movement.
60 sec.
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Eight steps for taking proper blood pressure (cont.)

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Step 7
Once the two readings are complete, measurement data
are automatically stored for future reference by your
doctor. If an error displays after the readings, please
repeat the first six steps once again.
Step 8
When seven days of measurements have been collected,
the Doctor Symbol will flash on the display. Do not
forget to bring your WatchBP Home device with you on
your next doctor visit. (Note: the doctor symbol is only
displayed for measurements in «DIAG.» Mode.)
Automatically stored

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2) Then press the M Button.
In «DIAG.» Mode
1)When the M Button is pressed, it briefly displays the
total number of measurements stored, e.g. N=20.
Viewing measurements
1) Use the Mode switch to first select the type of
measurements you wish to view.
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements
DIAG. USUAL
*«- -» will display when the
number of measurements
is less than 12.
*«A» is displayed when
the number shown is
the average of all data.

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2)All individual readings can be viewed by repeatedly
pressing the M Button.
In «USUAL» Mode
1)When the M Button is pressed, it briefly displays
the total number of measurements stored, e.g.
N=63, followed immediately by the average of all
measurements stored in memory.
*All individual readings can be viewed by repeatedly pressing
the M Button.
3) Pressing M Button once again shows the average of all
evening data.
2)Pressing the M Button again displays the average of all
morning data.
Individual
Reading

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*Before deleting data, be sure to ask your doctor if the
measurement data are still required. Only delete the stored
measurements when you are sure that you no longer need
the data.
Deleting measurements
Data from «DIAG.» and «USUAL» can be deleted
independent of each other.
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.)
DIAG. USUAL

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*Only measurements in the selected mode will be deleted.
Measurement data in the other mode must be deleted
independently.
3)Release the M Button and press it once more while the
delete symbol flashes. Deletion is confirmed by the beep
sound.
2)Press the M Button and hold it until the delete
symbol flashes.
1)Use the Mode switch to first select the type of
measurements you wish to delete.
DIAG. USUAL
Press and hold for 7 seconds...
*Pressing the M Button to delete data will erase all measurement
data in the selected mode.

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Transferring data to the computer
1)Start the software program and connect the device to
the computer using the cable supplied.
2)A successful connection is displayed by «Connected»
on the computer screen.
3)Enter name, identity number (if required), and date of
birth to create a new record.
Transferring measurements
Installation of the software program
1)Put the CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Alternatively click on «setup.exe»in the CD’s directory.
2)Follow the instructions provided in the installation
window on the computer screen.
3)When installation is finished, be sure to restart the
computer before you work with the program.
Viewing, deleting and transferring measurements (cont.)
*System Requirements: 550MHz
CPU. 256MB Memory, 1024x768
pixel resolution, 256 color, CD-
ROM drive, 1 free USB port, 40MB
free hard disk space, Microsoft
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista.
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Install CD
WatchBP Analyzer Home
Version 1.0.0.7