Important Safety Information - Omron BP6100 Instruction Manual

Please read the Important Safety Information in this instruction manual before
using this monitor.
Please follow this instruction manual thoroughly for your safety.
Please keep for future reference. For specific information about your own blood
pressure, CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Warning
• 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 wrist or a wrist under medical
treatment.
• DO NOT apply the wrist cuff on your wrist 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.
• This product contains small parts that may cause a choking hazard if
swallowed by infants, toddlers or children.
Battery Handling and Usage
• Keep batteries out of the reach of infants, toddlers or children.

Important Safety Information

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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