CARE & SAFETY INFORMATION
CARE & SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE: Read all instructions carefully before use. The following basic precautions are
needed when using an electrical product.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all precautions could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Improper care or use of your blood pressure monitor may result in injury, damage
to the unit or ineffective treatment. Following these instructions will ensure the blood
pressure monitor's efficacy and long life.
WARNINGS
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In order to ensure comparable values, always measure your blood pressure at
the same time of day.
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Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.
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If you want to perform several measurements on the same person, wait five
minutes between each measurement.
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Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eating, drinking, smoking or
exercising.
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Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured value.
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The measured values taken by you are for your information only – they are no
substitute for a medical examination. Discuss the measured values with your
doctor and never base any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and their
dosages).
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Using the blood pressure monitor outside your home environment or whilst
on the move (e.g. whilst travelling in a car, ambulance or helicopter, or
whilst undertaking physical activity such as playing sport) can influence the
measurement accuracy and cause incorrect measurements.
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Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns or patients with pre-
eclampsia. We recommend consulting a doctor before using the blood pressure
monitor during pregnancy.
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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements or have a
detrimental effect on measurement accuracy. The same also applies to very low
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