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4. Warnings and safety notes
Contraindications
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o not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, children or pets.
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eople with restricted physical, sensory or mental skills should be supervised by a person respon-
sible for their safety and receive instructions from this person on how to use the device.
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f you have any of the following conditions, it is essential you consult your doctor before using the
device: cardiac arrhythmia, circulatory problems, diabetes, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, hypoten-
sion, chills, shaking.
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eople with pacemakers or other electrical implants should consult their doctor before using the
device.
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he blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection with a high-frequency surgical unit.
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o not use the cu on people who have undergone a mastectomy.
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o not place the cu over wounds as this may cause further injury.
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ake sure that the cu is not placed on an arm in which the arteries or veins are undergoing medi-
cal treatment, e.g. intravascular access or intravascular therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
General warnings
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he measurements taken by you are for your information only – they are no substitute for a medi-
cal examination! Discuss the measured values with your doctor and never make your own medical
decisions based on them (e.g. regarding dosages of medicines).
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he device is only intended for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufac-
turer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.
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sing the blood pressure monitor outside your home environment or whilst on the move (e.g.
whilst travelling in a car, ambulance or helicopter, or whilst undertaking physical activity such
as playing sport) can influence the measurement accuracy and cause incorrect measurements.
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ardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements or have a detrimental eect on
measurement accuracy.