Beurer BC 32: Advice on use

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In the case of restricted circulation on the arm as a result of

Permissible operating temperature and

40°C

chronic or acute vascular diseases (including vascular con-

humidity

5°C

RH 15-93%

striction), the accuracy of the wrist measurement is limited.

In this case you should avoid using an upper arm blood

Keep dry

pressure monitor.

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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements

or have a detrimental effect on measurement accuracy. The

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same also applies to very low blood pressure, diabetes, circu

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The CE labelling certifies that the product

latory disorders and arrhythmias as well as chills or shaking.

complies with the essential requirements of

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The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection

0483

Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products.

with a high-frequency surgical unit.

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Only use the unit on people who have the specified wrist

Advice on use

measurement for the device.

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Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb in

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In order to ensure comparable values, always measure your

question may be impaired.

blood pressure at the same time of day.

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During the blood pressure measurement, blood circulation

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Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.

must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time. If the

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If you want to perform several measurements on the same

device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.

person, wait five minutes between each measurement.

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Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent meas-

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Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes after eating,

urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may

drinking, smoking or exercising.

cause injury.

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Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured

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Ensure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the

value.

arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g. intra-

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The measurements taken by you are for your information

vascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.

only – they are not a substitute for a medical examination!

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Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-

Discuss the measurements with your doctor, and never base

tectomy.

any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and their

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Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause further

administration)!

injury.

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Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns or pati-

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The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with bat-

ents with preeclampsia. We recommend consulting a doctor

teries.

before using the blood pressure monitor during pregnancy.