Important Product Notices And Safety; Instructions - HoMedics BPA-100 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.
• 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.
If the index line on the cuff falls outside of the OK range
when applied to the user's arm,
contact HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding
additional cuff sizes.
• This product is not suitable for people with
arrythmias. This device may have difficulty
determining the proper blood pressure for individuals
with diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems
or for users who have suffered from a stroke.
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• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensi-
tive 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.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your arm.
• This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood
pressure and pulse rate of adults. Do not use
this device on infants or those who cannot express
their own consent. This unit should not be
operated by children.
• If an AC adapter (not included) is used with this
blood pressure monitor, do not plug or unplug the
power cord with wet hands.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device
are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer
using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method, within the
limits prescribed by the American National Standard,
Manual, electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.
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