Hartmann Veroval Compact+ Instructions For Use Manual page 5

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• Taking measurements too often within a short time period as well as
maintaining continuous cuff pressure can disrupt the blood circulation and
cause injuries. Please take a break between measurements. If the monitor
malfunctions, remove the cuff from the wrist.
• Always consult your doctor about if and when the blood pressure monitor
can be used by pre-eclampsia patients during pregnancy.
• Always consult your doctor about if and when the blood pressure monitor
can be used by persons who have had a mastectomy or lymph node
clearance.
• If a possible allergic skin reaction occurs on the arm where the cuff is used,
discontinue its use and consult a physician.
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor together with a high frequency
surgical device.
• The device is not intended for use in vehicles (e.g. ambulances) or
helicopters.
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Contraindications
• Please do not place the cuff over a wound as this may cause further injuries.
• If an intravenous treatment is being carried out or a venous catheter is inserted in
the arm, blood pressure measurements can lead to injury. Never use the cuff on the
arm to which these conditions apply.
• If you are prone to hematoma, do not put on a cuff nor carry out a blood pressure
measurement.
Important instructions for self-measurement
• Even minor changes in internal and external factors (e.g. deep breathing,
stimulants, talking, excitement, environmental factors) can cause fluctuations in
blood pressure. This explains why anomalous values are often measured by a doctor
or pharmacist.
• Measurement results fundamentally depend on the measurement location and the
position of the patient (sitting, standing, reclining). They are also influenced by e.g.
physical activity and physiological preconditions of the patient. For comparable values,
carry out the measurement in the same location and in the same position.
• Cardiovascular disease can result in erroneous readings or lower the accuracy of the
measurement. The accuracy may also be affected if you have a high BMI (Body Mass
Index), very low blood pressure, diabetes, circulatory disorders and arrhythmias,
and chills or tremors.
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Consult your doctor before measuring your own blood pressure if...
• you are pregnant. Blood pressure may vary during pregnancy. Regular blood pressure
monitoring is particularly important if you have high blood pressure, because
elevated values may affect foetal development. Always check with your doctor if
and when you should measure your own blood pressure, especially if you suffer from
pre-eclampsia.
• you have diabetes, liver function disorders or narrowing of blood vessels (e.g.
atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial disease) as these may cause anomalous values.
• you have certain blood disorders (e.g. haemophilia) or severe circulatory disorders
or are taking blood-thinning medication.
• you are on dialysis or taking anticoagulant medication (anticoagulants), platelet
aggregation inhibitors or steroids.
• you wear a pacemaker, which may cause anomalous values. The blood pressure
monitor itself does not affect a pacemaker. Please note that the pulse rate displayed
is not suitable for checking the frequency of pacemakers.
• you tend to bruise easily and/or are sensitive to pressure pain.
• you suffer from severe heart rhythm disorders or cardiac arrhythmias. Due to
the oscillometric measurement method used, incorrect measured values may be
obtained in some cases or it may not be possible to measure blood pressure.
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• this symbol appears often, it may indicate heart rhythm disorders. Please
consult your doctor in that case. Severe heart rhythm disorders may sometimes
produce lead to measurements or reduce the measurement accuracy. Please discuss
with your doctor whether taking your own blood pressure is appropriate for you.
• the readings taken by you are for your information only – they are not a substitute
for a medical examination. Discuss your measured values with your doctor and
never make a medical decision based on these measurements (e.g. medication and
their dosages).
• taking your own blood pressure is not a substitute for medical treatment. Do not
interpret your measured values yourself and do not use them to self-prescribed
treatment. Take readings based on the instructions of your doctor and trust his or
her diagnosis. Take medication only as prescribed by your doctor and do not alter
the dose on your own accord. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate times to
measure your blood pressure.
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