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Notes on using the blood pressure monitor
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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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Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eating, drinking, smoking or exercising.
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Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make sure always to rest for about 5 minutes.
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Furthermore, if you want to take several measurements in succession, make sure always to wait
for at least 1 minute between the individual measurements.
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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 no substitute for a
medical examination! Discuss the measured values with your doctor and never base any medi-
cal decisions on them (e.g. medicines and their administration).
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Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns or patients with preeclampsia. We recommend
consulting a doctor before using the blood pressure monitor during pregnancy.
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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements or have a detrimental eect 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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This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with restricted physical, sensory
or mental skills or a lack of experience and/or a lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by
a person who is responsible for their safety or are instructed by such a person in how to use the
device. Supervise children around the device to ensure they do not play with it.
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The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection with a high-frequency surgical unit.
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Only use the unit on people that have the specified upper arm measurement for the unit.
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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, the blood circulation must not be stopped for an unnec-
essarily long time. If the device malfunctions remove the cu from the arm.
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Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of the cu line.
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Do not allow sustained pressure in the cu or frequent measurements. The resulting restriction
of the blood flow may cause injury.
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Make sure that the cu is not placed on an arm in which the arteries or veins are undergoing med-
ical treatment, e.g. intravascular access or intravascular or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
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Do not use the cu on people who have undergone a mastectomy.
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Do not place the cu over wounds as this may cause further injury.
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Place the cu on your upper arm only. Do not place the cu on other parts of the body.
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