HoMedics BPW-201 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.
This device uses the 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 blood 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.
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.
Consult your physician before measuring blood
pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following
conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes,
severe arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or
vascular disease that may compromise circulation.
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
measurement accuracy.
Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your wrist.
Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
Use only 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries for power
supply.