Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
This symbol on the Omron M24/7 monitor is a warning that you should read the accompanying documentation (this manual).
Warning:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The ambulatory blood pressure monitor should not be used if any of the following cases apply:
•patients without an indication for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
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•patients in any way unable to operate a monitor as intended
•patients requiring urgent / emergency cardiac care
•unconscious or otherwise incapable patients
•patients with serious mobility impairments without supervision
•patients with coagulation disturbances
•children without supervision
•children under the age of 8 years
Though the blood pressure measurement algorithm used in the OMRON M24/7 has been tested and found to function properly on patients with atrial brillation or other common arrhythmias, the oscillometric blood pressure measurement method is generally recommended for use only with special caution in patients with arrhythmias, Parkinson’s disease, or other diseases with tremor.
Always consult a physician for the interpretation of the blood pressure measurements. Note that any blood pressure recording may be affected by the body position, the physiological condition of the patient, and other factors.
Take care to avoid blocking the air ow in the tube of the cuff and twisting the tube. Make sure the cuff and its tubing do not cause strangulation or a circulation problem. Should the patient experience arm numbness or pain remaining after any blood pressure reading is completed, the cuff should be removed to avoid permanent vascular or neural injury.
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