Microlife BP W10 Manual page 12

 The cuffs are sensitive and must be handled with care.
 Only pump up the cuff once fitted.
 Do not use this device if you think it is damaged or notice anything
unusual.
 Never open this device.
 Read the additional safety information provided within the indi-
vidual sections of this instruction manual.
 The measurement results given by this device is not a diagnosis.
It is not replacing the need for the consultation of a physician,
especially if not matching the patient's symptoms. Do not rely on
the measurement result only, always consider other potentially
occurring symptoms and the patient's feedback. Calling a doctor
or an ambulance is advised if needed.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed. Be aware of
the risk of strangulation in case this device is supplied with
cables or tubes.
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Contra-indications
Do not use this device if the patient's condition meets the following
contra-indications, to avoid inaccurate measurements or injuries.
 The device is not intended for measuring blood pressure in pedi-
atric patients of age younger than 12 years old (children, infant, or
neonates).
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 Presence of significant cardiac arrhythmia during measurement
may interfere with blood pressure measurement and affect the
reliability of blood pressure readings. Consult with your doctor
about whether the device is suitable for use in this case.
 The device measures blood pressure using a pressured cuff. If the
measuring limb suffers from injuries (for example open wounds) or
under conditions or treatments (for example intravenous drip)
making it unsuitable for surface contact or pressurization, do not
use the device, to avoid worsening of the injuries or conditions.
 Patient motions during measurement may interfere with the
measurement process and influence results.
 Avoid taking measurements of patients with conditions, diseases,
and susceptible to environment conditions that lead to incontrol-
lable motions (e.g. trembling or shivering) and inability to commu-
nicate clearly (for example children and unconscious patients).
 The device uses oscillometric method to determine blood pres-
sure. The arm being measure should have normal perfusion. The
device is not intended to be used on a limb with restricted or
impaired blood circulation. If you suffer with perfusion or blood
disorders, consult your doctor before using the device.
 Avoid taking measurement on the arm on the side of a mastec-
tomy or lymph node clearance.