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should consult their physician before measuring their blood pressure them-
selves. Different values may be obtained due to their condition.
7. People suffering from arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature
beats or atrial fibrillation only use this blood pressure monitor in consultation
with your doctor. In certain cases oscillometric measurement method can
produce incorrect readings.
8. Too frequent measurements can cause injury to the patient due to blood flow
interference.
9. The cuff should not be applied over a wound as this can cause further injury.
10. DO NOT attach the cuff to a limb being used for IV infusions or any other in-
travascular access, therapy or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt. The cuff inflation
can temporarily block blood flow, potentially causing harm to the patient.
11. The cuff should not be placed on the arm on the side of a mastectomy. In the
case of a double mastectomy use the side of the least dominant arm.
12. Pressurization of the cuff can temporarily cause loss of function of simulta-
neously used monitoring equipment on the same limb.
13. A compressed or kinked connection hose may cause continuous cuff pressure
resulting in blood flow interference and potentially harmful injury to the
patient.
14. Check that operation of the unit does not result in prolonged impairment of
the circulation of the patient.
15. Product is designed for its intended use only. Do not misuse in any way.
16. Product is not intended for infants or individuals who cannot express their
intentions.
17. Prolonged over-inflation of the bladder may cause ecchymoma of your arm.
18. Do not disassemble the unit or arm cuff. Do not attempt to repair.
19. Use only the approved arm cuff for this unit. Use of other arm cuffs may result
in incorrect measurement results.
20. The system might produce incorrect readings if stored or used outside the
manufacturer's specified temperature and humidity ranges. Make sure to
store the blood pressure monitor, children, pets and pests are outside of
accessible range.
21. Do not use the device near strong electrical or electromagnetic fields gene-
rated by cell phones or other devices, they may cause incorrect readings and
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