Advice on use
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In order to ensure comparable values, always measure
your blood pressure at the same time of day.
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Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.
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If you want to perform several measurements on the same
person, wait five minutes between each measurement.
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Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes after eating,
drinking, smoking or exercising.
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Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured
value.
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The measurements taken by you are for your information
only – they are not a substitute for a medical examination!
Discuss the measurements with your doctor, and never
base any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and
their administration)!
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Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, preg-
nant women or patients with preeclampsia.
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In the case of restricted circulation on the arm as a result of
chronic or acute vascular diseases (including vascular constriction), the accuracy of the wrist measurement is limited.
In this case you should avoid using an upper arm blood
pressure monitor.
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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measure-
ments or have a detrimental effect on measurement accuracy. The same also applies to very low blood pressure,
diabetes, circulatory disorders and arrhythmias as well as
chills or shaking.
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The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connec-
tion with a high-frequency surgical unit.
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Only use the unit on people who have the specified wrist
measurement for the device.
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Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb in
question may be impaired.
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During the blood pressure measurement, blood circulation
must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time. If the
device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.
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Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent
measurements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow
may cause injury.
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Ensure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the
arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g.
intravascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV)
shunt.
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Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-
tectomy.
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Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause fur-
ther injury.
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The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with bat-
teries.
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To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off auto-
matically if no buttons are pressed for one minute.
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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 careless use.
Storage and Care
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The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision elec-
tronic components. Accuracy of readings and the instrument’s service life depend on careful handling.
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