Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Receiving And Inspection - Omron M2 Basic Mode D'emploi

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Automatic Upper Arm 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 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor.
To ensure the safe and proper use of this monitor, READ and
UNDERSTAND all of these instructions. If you do not understand
these instructions or have any questions, contact your OMRON
retail outlet or distributor 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. The device detects
the appearance of irregular heartbeats during measurement and
gives a warning signal with readings. 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 OMRON
retail outlet or distributor.
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.
AC Adapter (optional accessory) 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.