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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
WHEN USING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not intended to
serve as a substitute for the advice of a GP or medical professional.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or
disease. Measurement results are for reference only. Consult a healthcare
professional for interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your GP if you
have or suspect any medical problem. Do not change your medications without
the advice of your GP or healthcare professional.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the instructions in
this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is
being used.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrythmias. This device may have
difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a stroke.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic
components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct
vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may
lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
• This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood pressure and pulse rate of
adults. Do not use this device on infants or those who cannot express their own
consent. This unit should not be operated by children.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those
obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method,
within the standard guidelines
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE:
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood flows
through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends
blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured
when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is called diastolic
(lowest) blood pressure.
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those associated with high blood
pressure are very common. High blood pressure dangerously correlates with
cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring is important for
identifying those at risk.
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