HoMedics BPA-960BT Manual page 5

• If you are pregnant, you should pay more attention to your blood
pressure changes because during this time, it may change
drastically.
• This monitor is clinically validated for use in pregnancy and pre-
eclampsia. When you detect unusual readings in pregnancy, you
should measure again after taking some rest. If the reading is still
abnormal, consult your doctor or gynecologist.
• This product is not suitable for:
◦ People with arrhythmias
◦ People undergoing intravenous injection on any limb
◦ People currently in a dialysis treatment
• Those who have had a mastectomy surgery (especially when
lymph nodes have been removed), it is recommended to take
measurements on the unaffected side.
• This device may have difficulty determining proper blood pressure
for users with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, liver disease, kidney
disease, poor circulation of the blood or for users who have suffered
a stroke. Please consult your healthcare professional before using
this device.
• Excessive use may result in blood overflow interference, which
is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial
subcutaneous hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to your arm.
In general, these symptoms should not last long. However, if you
continue to experience these sensations, please seek advice from
a medical professional.
• When used along with other medical electronic equipment on the
same arm, pressurization of the cuff may cause the other devices to
temporarily malfunction.
• 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.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device (ex. power
disturbance, radio frequency interference etc.). Please use this
device indoors only.
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