used with HF surgical equipment.
Do not use this product in an explosive environment such as near
flammable anesthetics or inside oxygen chamber.
The system may fail to yield specified measurement accuracy if
operated or stored in temperature or humidity conditions outside the
limits stated in the specifications section of this manual.
Do not use any accessories other than those specified by the
manufacturer. Otherwise, correct measurement readings cannot be
obtained.
Use of this product in areas near mobile phones, microwave ovens
or other devices with strong electromagnetic field may cause
malfunctions.
Do not apply the cuff over wounded wrist, wrist of which side is
under an intravascular access or therapy or an arterio-venous shunt,
or wrist on the side of a mastectomy. Otherwise injury may be
resulted.
Make sure that inflation of the cuff is not causing prolonged
T I P S O N T A K I N G Y O U R B L O O D P R E S S U R E
Blood pressure is the force exerted by the heart in pumping the blood through
the arteries and the resistance by the veins in this flow.
Blood pressure varies all the time, influenced by mental and physical
factors, and is never constant.
impairment of blood circulation. Also, be cautious about temporary
loss of the functions of any other medical equipment if any
monitoring equipment is used on the same limb with the blood
pressure measuring cuff.
To avoid harmful injury due to interfered blood flow from cuff
inflation, do not make measurements repeatedly.
Because the product includes precision parts, avoid extreme
temperature variations, humidity, shock, dust, and direct sunlight. Do
not drop or strike the product. Make sure not to expose it to
moisture. This product is not water resistant.
Do not press the display and operation keys or place the monitor
with display face down.
Do not take out batteries when the monitor is turned on. Make sure to
switch off the monitor before removing batteries.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Do not inflate the cuff when it is not wrapped around your wrist.
In general, blood pressure is highest during the working hours and gradually
decreases during the afternoon and evening hours. It is low during sleep and
increases at a relatively fast rate after arising from bed.
Causes for Changes in Blood Pressure
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