Safety Precautions

  • ONLY Choose a monitor that has been validated and approved by Health Canada. You can find a list of Health Canada approved devices on their website. 
  • All KANOX blood pressure monitors have been approved by Health Canada. 
  • Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a health professional who is familiar with your medical history.
  • Contact your physician if test results regularly indicate abnormal readings.
  • If you are taking medication, consult with your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. 
  • Too frequent measurements can cause injury to the patient due to blood flow interference.
  • The cuff should not be applied over a wound as this can cause further harm.
  • DO NOT attach the cuff to a limb undergoing IV infusions or any other intravascular access, therapy, or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt.
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