Important Safety Information - Omron HEM-7156 Instruction Manual

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Automatic Blood Pressure
Monitor. This blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method
of blood pressure measurement. This means this monitor detects
your blood movement through your brachial artery and converts the
movements into a digital reading.
1.1 Safety Instructions
This instruction manual provides you with important information
about the OMRON Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor. To ensure the
safe and proper use of this monitor, READ and UNDERSTAND all of the
safety and operating instructions. If you do not understand these
instructions or have any questions, contact your local OMRON
representative before attempting to use this monitor. For specific
information about your own blood pressure, consult with your
physician.
1.2 Intended Use
This device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring
blood pressure and pulse rate in adult patient population who can
understand this instruction manual with the arm circumference range
printed on the arm cuff. The device detects the appearance of irregular
heartbeats during measurement and gives a warning signal with
measurement result. It is mainly designed for general household use.
1.3 Receiving and Inspection
Remove this monitor from the packaging and inspect for damage.
If this monitor is damaged, DO NOT USE and consult with your local
OMRON representative.

2. Important Safety Information

Read the Important Safety Information in this instruction manual
before using this monitor. Follow this instruction manual thoroughly
for your safety.
Keep for future reference. For specific information about your own
blood pressure, CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN.
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Indicates a potentially hazardous
2.1 Warning
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use this monitor on infants, toddlers, children or persons
who cannot express themselves.
• DO NOT adjust medication based on readings from this blood pressure
monitor. Take medication as prescribed by your physician. ONLY a
physician is qualified to diagnose and treat high blood pressure.
• DO NOT use this monitor on an injured arm or an arm under medical
treatment.
• DO NOT apply the arm cuff on your arm while on an intravenous
drip or blood transfusion.
• DO NOT use this monitor in areas containing high frequency (HF)
surgical equipment, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment,
computerized tomography (CT) scanners. This may result in incorrect
operation of the monitor and/or cause an inaccurate reading.
• DO NOT use this monitor in oxygen rich environments or near
flammable gas.
• Consult with your physician before using this monitor if you have
common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats
or atrial fibrillation; arterial sclerosis; poor perfusion; diabetes;
pregnancy; pre-eclampsia or renal disease. NOTE that any of these
conditions in addition to patient motion, trembling, or shivering may
affect the measurement reading.
• NEVER diagnose or treat yourself based on your readings. ALWAYS
consult with your physician.
• To help avoid strangulation, keep the air tube and AC adapter cable
away from infants, toddlers and children.
• This product contains small parts that may cause a choking hazard if
swallowed by infants, toddlers and children.
Optional AC Adapter Handling and Usage
• DO NOT use the AC adapter if this monitor or the AC adapter cable is
damaged. If this monitor or the cable is damaged, turn off the power
and unplug the AC adapter immediately.
• Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet. DO NOT
use in a multi-outlet plug.
• NEVER plug in or unplug the AC adapter from the electric outlet
with wet hands.
• DO NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the AC adapter.