BPro
®
BT (Connect to PC Version) Operator’s Manual
Precautions for use
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4 Precautions for use
4.1
General
DO
read this operator’s manual thoroughly before using the BPro
®
BT. For additional precautions
refer to the BP calibrator instruction manual.
DO
set the current Date and Time before every ABPM session.
DO
calibrate the BPro
®
BT before every ABPM session.
DO
keep the wrist still for about 12–15 seconds during measurements for optimal results.
DO
try to keep a safe distance of 0.5 to 1 meter (1.6 to 3.3 ft) between the BPro
®
BT and sources
of electromagnetic radiation such as microwave oven, television or mobile phones when
measuring blood pressure. For more details, refer to the manufacturer’s EMC declaration in this
manual.
DO NOT
apply the BPro
®
BT to injured or irritated skin.
DO NOT
subject the BPro
®
BT to extreme temperatures, humidity or direct sunlight.
DO NOT
subject the BPro
®
BT to strong shocks, such as dropping it on the floor.
DO NOT
immerse the BPro
®
BT in water. The BPro BT is mildly water-resistant (IP22). Use a dry
cloth to wipe the BPro
®
BT if it gets wet.
DO NOT
immerse the BPro
®
BT in cleaning solution. Follow the recommended cleaning
instructions in this manual.
DO NOT
attempt to disassemble service or repair the BPro
®
BT. Contact Healthstats or an
authorized agent if a problem occurs. Follow the recommended instructions for replacement of
the fastening strap.
DO NOT
use the BPro
®
BT with defibrillators. Remove the BPro before using a defibrillator.
DO NOT
use the BPro
®
BT in the presence of electrosurgery.
DO NOT
use the BPro
®
BT for monitoring of blood pressure during exercise or any vigorous
activity.
DO NOT
charge the device while taking measurement.
4.2
Precautions on Cybersecurity
It is of critical importance that the responsible institution, i.e. the healthcare delivery organization,
implement and maintain robust cybersecurity policies for the host computer platform upon which the
BPro
®
BT device and BProSOft
®
BT software is deployed.
This includes, at a minimum, the
following measures to protect the security and integrity of the host platform and the patient
measurement data acquired from the BPro
®
BT device:
Only authorized personnel should have access privileges to the host PC with BProSOft
®
software.
The institution’s system administrator is responsible for access privileges per local institutional
guidelines.
The system administrator should implement log-in privileges including a time-out to minimize
unauthorized user access.
The Host system should be equipped with current active anti-virus software.
Institutional network access for the Host system should utilize a password protected network.
Network or other backup of the host system and its contents is the responsibility of the institution
– policies for backup frequency should be implemented.
The clinical user is advised to preserve patient anonymity for patient privacy – entry of patient
name and/or other identifying characteristics into BProSOft
®
BT software should be in accordance
with local institutional health information privacy policies.
