Device description • 5
1.4 Contraindications
Bioimpedance measurements may not be performed on patients exhibiting
the following characteristics:
• electronic implants, e.g. cardiac pacemakers
• active prostheses
Bioimpedance measurements may
not be performed on persons who are
connected to one of the following devices:
• electronic life-support systems, e.g. artificial heart, artificial lung
• portable electronic medical devices, e.g. ECG devices or infusion pumps
Impedance measurements may only be performed on persons exhibiting the
following characteristics after discussion with the attending physician:
• cardiac arrhythmias
• pregnancy
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