Hartmann DC3-18, Instructions For Use Manual

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Consult your doctor before measuring your own blood pressure if …
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you are pregnant. Blood pressure may vary during pregnancy. Regular blood
pressure monitoring is particularly important if you have high blood pressure
because elevated values may affect foetal development. Always check with your
doctor to find out if and when you should measure your own blood pressure,
especially if you suffer from pre-eclampsia.
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you have diabetes, liver function disorders or narrowing of blood vessels (e.g.
arteriosclerosis, peripheral arterial occlusive disease) or other pre-existing
disorders or physical anomalies: in these cases, deviating measured values may
occur.
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you have certain blood disorders (e.g. haemophilia) or severe circulatory
disorders or are taking blood-thinning medication.
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you are on dialysis or taking anticoagulant medication (anticoagulants), platelet
aggregation inhibitors or steroids.
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you wear a cardiac pacemaker: this may lead to deviating measured values. The
blood pressure monitor itself has no impact on cardiac pacemakers. Please note
that the pulse rate displayed is not suitable for checking the frequency of cardiac
pacemakers.
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you tend to bruise easily and/or are sensitive to pressure pain.
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you have a severe heart rhythm disorder or arrhythmia or atrial fibrillation (Afib).
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If this symbol appears multiple times, it may indicate heart rhythm disorders
or arrhythmia. If this is the case, please consult your doctor. Although the device
is particularly well-suited for patients with heart rhythm disorders due to the Duo
Sensor measuring technology used, it is nevertheless possible that measurements
may be incorrect in particularly severe cases (severe heart rhythm disorders,
arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation). Please discuss with your doctor whether taking
your own blood pressure readings is appropriate for you.
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Your self-measured values are for your information only – they are not a
substitute for a medical examination! Discuss your measured values with your
doctor and do not, under any circumstances, attempt to make your own medical
decisions based on these measurements (e.g. on medications or their dosage)!
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Measuring your own blood pressure is not a substitute for medical treatment!
Do not interpret your measured values by yourself and do not use them to treat
yourself. Take measurements based on the instructions of your doctor and trust
his or her diagnosis. Take medication as prescribed by your doctor and never
change the dose on your own. Discuss the appropriate time for you to measure
your blood pressure with your doctor.
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