Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPW-260 Manual Del Usuario

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
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.
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• This product is not suitable for people with
arrhythmias. This device may have difficulty
determining the proper blood pressure for
individuals with irregular heartbeat, diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or
for users who have suffered from a stroke.
• Consult 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.
• 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.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its
intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other
than your wrist.
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