Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics HEALTH PLUS BPW-040-HP Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic
precautions should always be followed. Please
read and follow all instructions and warnings before
using this product. Save these instructions for future
reference.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare
product only and it is not intended to serve as a
substitute for the advice of a physician or medical
professional.
• This device uses the oscillometric method to
measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as
well as heart rate.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment
of any health problem or disease. Measurement
results are for reference only. Consult a healthcare
professional for interpretation of blood pressure
measurements. Contact your physician if you have
or suspect any medical problem. Do not change
your medications without the advice of your
physician or healthcare professional.
• This device may have difficulty determining the
proper blood pressure for pregnant women,
individuals with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users
who have suffered from a stroke.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference,
which is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations,
such as partial subcutaneous hemorrhage, or
temporary numbness to your wrist. In general these
symptoms should not last long. However, if you
do not recover in time, please seek advice from a
medical professional.
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• Consult your physician before measuring blood
pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following
conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes,
severe arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or
vascular disease that may compromise circulation.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers.
• 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). These may lead to temporary
impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the
device (ex. power disturbance, radio frequency
interference etc.) Please use this device indoors
only.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended
use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your wrist.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age
of 18.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those
who cannot express their own intention.
• Use only 1.5V "AAA" alkaline batteries for power
supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this
device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained
observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultatory
method, within the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.
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