Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPW-360BT Manual Del Usario

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.
• P lease 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.
• T his device uses the oscillometric method to
measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as
well as heart rate.
• D o 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.
• T his product is not suitable for people with
arrhythmias. 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.
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• C onsult 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.
• T he pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers.
• E lectromagnetic interference: The device contains
sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical
or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the
device (e.g. microwave ovens). These may lead to
temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.
• U se blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• D o not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your wrist.
• N ot for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• U se 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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