Beurer BM70: Advice on use

Advice on use: Beurer BM70

Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, preg-

60°C

Temperature limitation

nant women or patients with preeclampsia.

-10°C

Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measure-

ments or have a detrimental effect on measurement accu-

Permissible storage humidity

racy. The same also applies to very low blood pressure, dia-

betes, circulatory disorders and arrhythmias as well as chills

RH 10-90%

or shaking.

Keep dry

The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection

with a high-frequency surgical unit.

Only use the device on people who have the specified upper

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arm measurement for the device.

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

The CE labelling certifies that the product

question may be impaired.

complies with the essential requirements of

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During the blood pressure measurement, blood circulation

Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products.

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

device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.

Advice on use

Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of

In order to ensure comparable values, always measure your

the cuff line.

blood pressure at the same time of day.

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

Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.

urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may

If you want to perform several measurements on the same

cause injury.

person, wait five minutes between each measurement.

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

Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes after eating,

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

drinking, smoking or exercising.

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

Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured

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

value.

tectomy.

The measurements taken by you are for your information

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

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

injury.

Discuss the measurements with your doctor, and never base

You can either use the blood pressure monitor with batteries

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

or with a mains part. Please note that data transfer and data

administration)!

storage is only possible when your blood pressure monitor is

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