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4. Warnings and safety notes
Contraindications
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, chil-
dren or pets.
• People with restricted physical, sensory or mental skills
should be supervised by a person responsible for their
safety and receive instructions from this person on how to
use the device.
• If you have any of the following conditions, it is essential
you consult your doctor before using the device: cardiac
arrhythmia, circulatory problems, diabetes, pregnancy,
pre-eclampsia, hypotension, chills, shaking.
• People with pacemakers or other electrical implants
should consult their doctor before using the device.
• The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connec-
tion with a high-frequency surgical unit.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a
mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause
further injury.
• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which
the arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment,
e.g. intravascular access or intravascular therapy, or an
arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
General warnings
• The measured values taken by you are for your informa-
tion only – they are no substitute for a medical examina-
tion. Discuss the measured values with your doctor and
never make your own medical decisions based on them
(e.g. regarding dosages of medicines).
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in
these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.
• Using the blood pressure monitor outside your home
environment or whilst on the move (e.g. whilst travelling
in a car, ambulance or helicopter, or whilst undertaking
physical activity such as playing sport) can influence the
measurement accuracy and cause incorrect measure-
ments.
• Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect meas-
urements or have a detrimental effect on measurement
accuracy.
• Do not use the device at the same time as other medical
electrical devices (ME equipment). This could lead to a
malfunction of the device and/or an inaccurate measure-
ment.
• Do not use the device outside of the specified storage
and operating conditions. This could lead to incorrect
measurements.
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