Measuring Blood Pressure - CVS Pharmacy BM 35 Manual De Instrucciones

Proceed as follows to set the date and time:
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the
• Press the function key for over 5 seconds
• The month starts flashing. Change the month by pressing the "+"
button. Each press will increase the number by one in a cycling
manner. Set the month 1 to 12 and confirm with the function
key .
• Set the day (1, 2, 3, ..., 31), hour (1, 2, 3, ..., 11, 12
11 12) and minute (00, 01, 02, 03, ..., 59) in the same manner
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and confirm in each case with the function key

5. Measuring blood pressure

WARNING:
• Consult your physician before starting to measure your blood
pressure.
• Read and understand all instructions and warnings before using
this device.
• Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement devices,
certain medical conditions can affect the measurement ac-
curacy, among others:
– disorder of the cardiac rhythm
– very low blood pressure
– patients in shock
– patients with very low blood perfusion
– diabetes
– vessel anomalies
– p eople with electrical implants, such as a cardiac pacemaker
– women who are pregnant.
Due to their condition the oscillometric measurement method
can produce incorrect readings. This represents a risk for your
health, since values may be interpreted incorrectly. Always con-
sult your physician to determine what will be suitable for you.
• Never try to adapt or plug this device to the AC line. This device
button. is battery powered.
. • 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.
, 1 , ..., • Women who underwent a breast or axillar lymph node removal
PM PM
operation should consult a physician or licensed healthcare
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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.
• 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.
• Do not drape tube around neck. This presents a strangulation
hazard.
• People with disabilities, activity limitations, or who are physic-
ally frail, should be assisted by another person when using
this unit.
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