AND TM-2440, Instruction Manual

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Wear the cuff at the same level as heart. ( If the level is
different, it occurs an error of the measurement value.)
The recorder corresponds to artifact and shock. If there are
any doubts in the measurement value, measure blood
pressure by auscultation or palpation.
Measurement error may occur if the cuff is not of suitable
arm circumference for the patient.
Do not inflate the cuff before it is wrapped around the arm of
the patient. It may cause of damage and explosion of the cuff.
Note
Blood pressure measurement may cause subcutaneous bleeding.
This subcutaneous bleeding is temporary and disappears with time.
If the patient uses heart-lung machine, blood pressure cannot be
measured due to absence of heartbeat.
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly if thick cloth is worn.
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly if the cloth is rolled up
and arm is squeezed.
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly if peripheral circulation
is insufficient, blood pressure is excessively low or if the patient has
hypothermia ( blood flow is insufficient ).
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly if the patient has
frequent arrhythmia.
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly with unsuitable cuff size.
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly if the cuff is not worn at
the same level as heart.
Blood pressure cannot be measured correctly if the patient is moving
or talking during measurement.
Clinical trials have not been conducted on newborn infants and
pregnant women.
Counsel a doctor before use if you have had a mastectomy.