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Notes on Safety
This unit is designed for monitoring of the ECG waveform. It is not designed
or intended for medical diagnosis. Never use the unit in critical situations!
- Self-diagnosis and treatment is dangerous.
The measurement results are for monitoring purposes only, and should never be
used as a basis for starting or modifying treatment without independent
confirmation by medical examination.
- The values displayed by the unit are the values at the time of measurement.
Medical conditions can change suddenly. If you notice any change in your
condition, consult your doctor, regardless of the measurement results.
Warning!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury.
• Do not use with a cardiac pacemaker.
• Do not use with a defibrillator.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, drugs or pressurised
oxygen (such as in a hyperbaric chamber, ultraviolet steriliser or oxygen tent).
• Do not attempt self-diagnosis of the measurement results and analysis, always
consult your doctor.
- Self-diagnosis may lead to a deterioration in your condition.
• Do not use on people with sensitive skin or allergies.
- This may result in exanthema, skin irritation, or eczema.
• Keep out of reach of small children and people who can not express their
consent.
• Do not use for any purpose other than obtaining an electrocardiograph.
• Do not expose the unit to strong shocks or vibrations, or drop or step on the unit.
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