HoMedics BPW-101 - Manual (Page 15)

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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• Take your reading in a comfortable
environment as measurements can be
affected by hot or cold temperatures.
Take your blood pressure at normal
body temperature.
• Do not move or talk during measurement
as this can elevate readings.
• Do not move or cross legs during
measurement. Keep feet flat on floor.
• Do not touch cuff or monitor during
measurement procedure.
• It is suggested that you take your meas-
urements at the same time each day and
use the same arm for consistency.
• Users should wait a minimum of 5
minutes before taking additional meas-
urements. More time may be necessary
depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users
receive are for reference only. If users
have any blood pressure concerns,
please consult a physician.
• Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg,
the unit will deflate automatically for
safety reasons.
• This product is not suitable for people
with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty deter-
mining the proper blood pressure for
users with diabetes, poor circulation
of blood, kidney problems, or for
users who have suffered a stroke.
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