Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - Walgreens WGNBPA-750 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 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.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the
instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure
the appropriate size of cuff is being used.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This
device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure
for pregnant women and for users 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 overflow interference,
which is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as
partial subcutaneous hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to
your arm. 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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• 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 arm.
• 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.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
• Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor or
1.5V AA 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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