Beurer BM 45: Storage and Care Advice on batteries
Storage and Care Advice on batteries: Beurer BM 45
Table of contents
- 1. Getting to know your instrument
- 2. Important information Signs and symbols Advice on use
- Storage and Care Advice on batteries
- 3. Device description Repair and disposal
- Information on the display: 4. Preparing the measurement Inserting the batteries Setting the hour format, date and time
- Operation with the mains part
- 5. Measuring blood pressure 5.1 Positioning cuff 5.2 Correct posture
- Performing the blood pressure measurement 6. Evaluating results Cardiac arrhythmia:
- WHO classification: Range of blood pressure values Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure 7. Displaying and deleting measurements
- 8. Cleaning and storing the instrument
- 10. Specifications 9. Rectifying faults
- 11. Mains part
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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measure-
the mains part is disconnected from the power supply, the
ments or have a detrimental effect on measurement ac-
blood pressure monitor loses the date and time.
curacy. The same also applies to very low blood pressure,
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To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off automati-
diabetes, circulatory disorders and arrhythmias as well as
cally if no buttons are pressed for 3 minutes.
chills or shaking.
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The device is only intended for the purpose described in
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The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection
these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for
with a high-frequency surgical unit.
damage resulting from improper or careless use.
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Only use the device on people who have the specified upper
Storage and Care
arm measurement for the device.
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Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb in
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The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision electron-
question may be impaired.
ic components. Accuracy of readings and the instrument’s
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During the blood pressure measurement, blood circulation
service life depend on careful handling.
must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time. If the
– You should protect the device from impact, moisture, dirt,
device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.
major temperature fluctuations and direct exposure to the
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Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of
sun’s rays.
the cuff line.
– Never drop the device.
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Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent meas-
– Do not use near strong electromagnetic fields, i.e. keep it
urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may
away from any radio systems and mobile phones.
cause injury.
– Only ever use the cuffs provided with the monitor or origi-
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Ensure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the
nal replacement cuffs. Otherwise erroneous results will be
arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g. intra-
recorded.
vascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
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Do not press any buttons until the cuff is in position.
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Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-
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If the instrument is not used for any length of time, we
tectomy.
recommend removing the batteries.
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Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause further
injury.
Advice on batteries
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You can either use the blood pressure monitor with batteries
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If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush
or with a mains part. Please note that data transfer and data
out the affected areas with water and seek medical assi-
storage is only possible when your blood pressure monitor is
stance.
supplied with power. As soon as the batteries are empty or
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