HoMedics BPS-060 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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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 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 arrythmias. This
device may have difficulty determining the proper blood
pressure for individuals with 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.
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 measure-
ment accuracy.
Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your
arm.
This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood pressure
and pulse rate of adults. Do not use this device on infants or
those who cannot express their own consent. This unit should
not be operated by children.
Use only 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 ausculatory method, within the limits
prescribed by the American National Standard,
Manual,
electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers
.