Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPA-110 Manual Del Usaurio

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.
• This device uses oscillometric method to measure systolic and
diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate.
• 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 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.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow
the instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to
ensure the appropriate size of cuff is being used.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This
device may have difficulty determining the proper blood
pressure for pregnant women and for users with irregular
heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems
or for users who have suffered from a stroke.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of
heart pacemakers.
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• 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 arm.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who
cannot express their own intention.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device (ex.
power disturbance, radio frequency interference etc.) Please
use this device indoors only.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference, which
is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial
subcutaneous hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to
your arm. In general, these symptoms should not last long.
However, if you do not recover in time, please seek advice
from a medical professional.
• Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor or
1.5V "AA" 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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