Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - Walgreens WGNBPW-930BT Manual

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should
always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and
warnings before using this product. Save these instructions for
future reference.
• 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
physician or medical professional.
• This device uses the oscillometric method to measure systolic
and diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate.
• 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 blood
pressure measurements. Contact your physician if you have or
suspect any medical problem. Do not change your medications
without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for pregnant women and for individuals
with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood,
kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a
stroke.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference, which
is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial
subcutaneous hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to your
wrist. In general these symptoms should not last long. However,
if you do not recover in time, please seek advice from a medical
professional.
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• Consult your physician before measuring blood
pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following
conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes, severe
arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or vascular disease
that may compromise circulation.
• 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.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your wrist.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who
cannot express their own intention.
• Use only 1.5V "AAA" alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device
are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using
the cuff/stethoscope auscultatory method, within the accuracy
limits prescribed by the American National Standard, Manual,
electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.
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