Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement - HoMedics BPA-200 Manual De Instrucciones

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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• Take your reading in a comfortable environment
as measurements can be affected by hot or cold
temperatures. Take your blood pressure at nor-
mal body temperature.
• Do not move or talk during measurement as this
can elevate readings.
• Do not move or cross legs during measurement.
Keep feet flat on floor.
• Do not touch cuff or monitor during measurement
procedure.
• It is suggested that you take your measurements
at the same time each day and use the same arm
for consistency.
• Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before
taking additional measurements. More time may
be necessary depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users receive
are for reference only. If users have any blood
pressure concerns, please consult a physician.
• Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will
deflate automatically for safety reasons.
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• This product is not suitable for people
with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty determining the
proper blood pressure for users with diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or
for users who have suffered a stroke.
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