Oregon BPW813 User Manual

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SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following safety precautions when
setting up and using your blood pressure monitor.

• This device is intended for adult use only.

• This device is intended for non-invasive measuring

and monitoring of arterial blood pressure. It is not
intended for use on extremities other than the wrist
or for functions other than obtaining a blood
pressure measurement.

• Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis.

This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure.
Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely
on the measurements of this device. Consult a
physician for treatment advice.

• If you are taking medication, consult your physician

to determine the most appropriate time to measure
your blood pressure. Never change a prescribed
medication without consulting your physician.

• This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring

during medical emergencies or operations.

• If the cuff pressure exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg),

the unit will automatically deflate. Should the cuff
not deflate when pressures exceeds 40 kPa
(300mmHg), detach the cuff from the wrist and
press the button to stop inflation.

• To avoid measurement errors, carefully read this

manual before using the product.

Weak battery

Batteries are low
and need to be
replaced

Inflating

Unit is inflating with
air to obtain the
needed level of
pressure

Deflating

Wrist cuff air is
exhausting or
deflating

Millimeter(s) of
mercury

Measurement unit
for blood pressure

Kilopascal

Measurement unit
for blood pressure

Voice activation

Voice announcing
your blood
pressure measured

kPa

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

EXPLANATION

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