Beurer BM 47 Instruction Manual page 15

• Electromagnetic interference: Avoid strong electrical or
electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device
(e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens) while it is
in operation, as inaccurate measurements may result.
To prevent such interference, use the unit at a suffi-
cient distance from such devices or turn the devices off.
• Do not measure your blood pressure while operating
a vehicle or in any situation which requires your full
attention.
• Any cuff related blood pressure measurement in high
repetition rates, can lead to severe measurement side
effects, e.g.
– any nerv compression with temporary arm/hand par-
alysis
– the release of an arterial or venous thrombus, which
can cause a life threatening situation.
Please contact your physician about the specific risks
of cuff pressure in your specific case.
CAUTION:
• The device should not be used when your arm has been
wounded/injuried or when a catheter has been inserted.
Such use may result in injury.
• Remove any kind of upper arm jewelry or the like be-
fore taking a measurement. This could cause bruises.
• Do not place the arm cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a
jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor
will not be able to take a proper measurement and there
is an elevated danger of acquiring hematoma or skin
marks during the course of the measurement.
• In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the
measurement by pressing the start/stop button
open the cuff at once.
• When applying the arm cuff, make sure there are no
wrinkles in the cuff. This could cause bruises.
• Do not exert any kind of pressure on the hose during
measurement, e.g. laying your arms or any other object
on the hose. This could cause incorrect measurements.
• Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary
marks on the skin at the site of the cuff placement. This
is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hyper-
tonic patients and in patients with weak pulses. In rare
cases a mark may persist for a couple of days. Please
contact your physician about these specific risks of cuff
pressure in your specific case.
• For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the
use by one person.
• It is recommended that the cuff be cleaned after every
200th use.
• It is recommended that the cuff be disinfected twice a
week using a cloth that is lightly moistened with ethyl
alcohol (75 – 90 %); then allowed to air dry.
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