Warnings And Safety Notes - Beurer BM 55 Mode D'emploi

Target group
It is designed for self-measurement by adults in the home envi-
ronment and is suitable for users whose upper arm circumfer-
ence is within the range printed on the cuff.
Indication/clinical benefits
The user can record their blood pressure and pulse values
quickly and easily using the device. The recorded values are
classified according to internationally applicable guidelines
and evaluated graphically. Furthermore, the device can detect
any irregular heart beats that occur during measurement and
inform the user via a symbol in the display. The device saves
the recorded measurements and can also output average val-
ues of previous measurements. The recorded data can provide
healthcare service providers with support during the diagnosis
and treatment of blood pressure problems, and therefore plays
a part in the long-term monitoring of the user's health.

4. Warnings and safety notes

Contraindications
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, children
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 arrhyth-
mia, circulatory problems, diabetes, pregnancy, pre-eclamp-
sia, 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 connection
with a high-frequency surgical unit.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-
tectomy.
• 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. intra-
vascular access or intravascular therapy, or an arteriovenous
(AV) shunt.
General warnings
• The measured values taken by you are for your information
only – they are no substitute for a medical examination. Dis-
cuss 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 envi-
ronment or whilst on the move (e.g. whilst travelling in a car,
ambulance or helicopter, or whilst undertaking physical ac-
tivity such as playing sport) can influence the measurement
accuracy and cause incorrect measurements.
• Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements
or have a detrimental effect on measurement accuracy.
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