Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPA-100 Manual Del Usuario

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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.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measure-
ments. If the index line on the cuff falls outside of
the OK range when applied to the user's arm,
contact HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding
additional cuff sizes.
• 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.
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• 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 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.
• If an AC adapter (not included) is used with this
blood pressure monitor, do not plug or unplug the
power cord with wet hands.
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.
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