Beurer BM 55 Mode D'emploi page 7

CAUTION:
• The device should not be used when your arm has been
wounded/injured or when a catheter has been inserted.
Such use may result in injury.
• Remove any kind of arm jewelry or the like before taking
a measurement. This could cause bruises.
• Do not place the cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a jacket
or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor will
not be able to take a proper measurement and there
is an elevated danger of acquiring hematoma or skin
marks during the course of the measurement.
• In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the
measurement by pressing the START/STOP button and
open the cuff at once.
• Do not disassemble the unit, it may result in injuries.
• When applying the cuff, make sure there are no wrinkles
in the cuff. This could cause bruises.
• Do not exert any kind of pressure on the hose during
measurement, e.g. laying your arms or any other object
on the hose. This could cause incorrect measurements.
• Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary
marks on the skin at the site of the cuff placement. This
is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hyper-
tonic patients and in patients with weak pulses. In rare
cases a mark may persist for a couple of days. Please
contact your physician about these specific risks of cuff
pressure in your specific case.
• For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the
use by one person.
• Prolonged over-inflation (cuff pressure exceeds 300
mmHg or maintained above 15 mmHg for longer than
3 minutes) of the bladder may cause ecchymoma of
your arm.
• Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb
in question may be impaired.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause
further injury.
• The accuracy of any blood pressure measurement with
this device can be affected by a multitude of causes.
Some can be avoided some have to be accepted at
the time of measurement. Speak with your physician
about possible causes affecting your blood pressure.
• Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around arm.
• Do not touch the unit, the tube and cuff and/or press
any buttons when measurement is in progress, except
for stopping the measurement. Doing so may cause
incorrect readings.
NOTICE:
• The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision
electronic components. Accuracy of readings and the
instrument's service life depend on careful handling.
Protect the unit against hard knocks (e.g. dropping the
unit), moisture, water, dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme hot
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