Omron HCG-801 User Manual

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Notes on Safety
This unit is designed for monitoring the ECG waveform. Never use the unit 
to monitor vital signs and acute events.
- Self-diagnosis and treatment is dangerous. 
The measurement results are for monitoring purposes only, and should never be 
used as a basis for starting or modifying treatment without independent 
confirmation by medical examination.
- The values displayed by the unit are the values at the time of measurement.
Medical conditions can change suddenly. If you notice any change in your 
condition, consult your doctor, regardless of the measurement results.
- This unit has no function to detect pacing spikes.
For a person with a cardiac pacemaker, there are cases where pacing spikes are 
recorded or not recorded.
Warning!
• Do not use the unit in intensive care units or operating rooms. 
• When using this unit in hospitals or other medical facilities, use the unit under the 
supervision of your doctor.
This unit may affect the other medical devices, and vice versa.
• Do not use with a defibrillator.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, drugs or pressurised 
oxygen (such as in a hyperbaric chamber, ultraviolet steriliser or oxygen tent).
• Do not attempt self-diagnosis of the measurement results and analysis, always 
consult your doctor. 
- Self-diagnosis may lead to a deterioration in your condition.
• Do not use on people with sensitive skin or allergies.
- This may result in exanthema, skin irritation, or eczema.
• Keep out of reach of small children and people who can not express their 
consent. 
• Do not use for any purpose other than obtaining an electrocardiograph.
• Do not expose the unit to strong shocks or vibrations, or drop or step on the unit.
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