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1.4 User qualification
Administration/network connection The device may only be set up and connected to a network by experienced
administrators or hospital technicians.
Measuring mode The device and the seca 115 PC software may only be operated by persons
with sufficient specialist expertise.
1.5 Contraindications
Bioimpedance measurements may not be performed on persons 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
Bioimpedance measurements may only be performed on persons exhibiting
the following characteristics after discussion with the attending physician:
• cardiac arrhythmias
• pregnancy