Warnings And Safety Notes - Beurer BM 28 Mode D'emploi

ment and inform the user via a symbol in the display. The
device saves the recorded measurements and can also
output average values 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.
Indication
In the event of hypertension or hypotension, the user can
independently monitor their blood pressure and pulse val-
ues as well as arrhythmia at home. However, the user does
not need to be suffering from hypertension or arrhythmia in
order to use the device.

4. Warnings and safety notes

Contraindications
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, chil-
dren 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
arrhythmia, circulatory problems, diabetes, pregnancy,
pre-eclampsia, hypotension, chills, shaking.
• Do not use the device if you have implanted electrical
implants (e.g. pacemaker).
• The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connec-
tion with a high-frequency surgical unit.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a
mastectomy.
• 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. intravascular access or intravascular therapy, or an
arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
General warnings
• The measured values taken by you are for your informa-
tion only – they are no substitute for a medical examina-
tion. Discuss 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.
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