CVS Pharmacy BM 35 Manual De Instrucciones página 3

WARNING:
• Only a physician or a trained health care professional who is
familiar with your medical history is able to accurately interpret
your blood pressure measurements. Consult your physician
before starting blood pressure monitoring.
• This product is not intended to serve as a substitute for the
advice of a physician or medical professional. This product is
not intended to substitute for regular medical checkups. Con-
tact your physician for specific information about your blood
pressure.
• Please note that technically related measuring tolerances are
possible. Please see section "11. Technical Specifications" for
details.
• Any cuff related blood pressure measurement in high repetition
rates, can lead to severe measurement side effects, e.g.
– a nerval compression with temporary arm/hand paralysis
– t he release of an arterial or venous thrombus, which can cause
a life threatening situation.
Please contact your physician about the specific risks of cuff
pressure in your specific case.
• The 'irregular heartbeat' function does not replace a cardiac
examination, but may help to detect potential heart rate ir-
regularities at an early stage. Always consult your physician to
determine what will be suitable for you.
• The 'irregular heartbeat' function is not designed for diagnos-
ing or treating an arrhythmic disorder. Arrhythmia can only be
ascertained by a licensed physician.
• The Risk Category Indicator chart is not intended to replace a
medical diagnosis. This chart is only a reference for different
classifications of blood pressure.
• If you notice abnormal or suspicious variations in blood pres-
sure measurements, consult your physician immediately.
• Women who underwent a breast or axillar lymph node removal
operation should consult a physician or licensed healthcare
provider before starting blood pressure measurements.
• Prior to use, you have to ensure that the blood pressure monitor
is free of damage. If in doubt, do not use the unit and contact
customer service at 1-800-536-0366.
• This device is intended only for personal, non-commercial, adult
use in measuring blood pressure and heart rate. Do not use the
product for any other purpose. This product is not intended
for use in a hospital, physician's office, or any other health
care facility.
• The unit must be used in accordance to the specified ambient
conditions, otherwise the accuracy of readings might be affect-
ed. See section "8. Care, maintenance and storing the instru-
ment" and section "11. Technical Specifications" for details.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your upper
left arm. Misuse represents a risk to your health.
• Use this monitor only on humans.
• Swallowing batteries and/or battery fluid can be extremely
dangerous. Keep the batteries and the unit out of the reach of
children and disabled persons. Should any person swallow a
battery and/or battery fluid, please call 911 immediately.
• Batteries should not be charged or reactivated by any other
means. The batteries may explode.
• Batteries should not be taken apart, thrown in the fire or short
circuited. The batteries may explode.
• Should battery fluid leak and come into contact with your eyes
or skin immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Please
call 911 immediately.
• This product is not intended for use by or on children, toddlers
and infants or on persons who cannot express their consent,
e.g. persons with mental disorders or the like. Consult your
physician for alternative methods of measuring a child's blood
pressure.
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