User manual PANASONIC EW1031

[. . . ] Recent studies have proven beyond all doubt that: 1. High blood pressure can be successfully lowered in patients of every age and 2. Blood pressure should be stabilized at a low level. The findings of major recent studies have made it necessary to adjust the formerly acceptable limits (the World Health Organization (WHO), 1999). [. . . ] It is recommended to check your blood pressure at least twice a day. It is best in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after work. ⷠRelax and take a comfortable position on a chair for about 5 minutes before you take the measurement. ⷠAvoid to do any heavy work or sport for approx. Avoid to eat, drink (coffee, alcohol) or smoke cigarette for approx. Always rest for four to five minutes before taking your blood pressure. Taking measurements while sitting down Align the device with the level of your heart. Open and relax your hand with the palm facing up. 2 cm below the base of the wrist; your wrist should be relaxed and your palm facing up. Hold the cuff with your thumb as shown in the diagram and then fold back the hook and loop fastener and secure it. (2) Firmly wrap and fasten using the hoop and loop fastener. Do not change position or move your wrist or fingers. Keep away from cellular telephones and other sources of electromagnetic radiation. Blood pressure values for both systolic and diastolic readings are determined and indicated via a three-color LED system as being within normal or hypertensive ranges based on definitions and classification of blood pressure levels by the World Health Organization (WHO), and International Society of Hypertension (ISH). Moreover, when blood pressure is in the high range, the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert the user. ) are considered to constitute high blood pressure. Blood pressure sign LED Colors Orange SYS (mmHg) Hypertension (Mild, Moderate, Severe) All data is retained even when the batteries go flat or are changed. If measurements are carried out without first setting the date and time then "--/-- -- : -- --" will be displayed. 6 seconds when in the high blood pressure range. Systolic blood pressure: 140 mmHg and over Diastolic blood pressure: 90 mmHg and over (Only when measurement is complete) Memory storage complete · Readings cannot be saved when a measurement has been unsuccessful (display of the error mark E for blood pressure readings). Readings can be saved, however, when the E mark is displayed for the pulse rate. When an error occurs during measurement An E will appear on the display to indicate that measurement was unsuccessful and should be performed again. [. . . ] The cuff might get damaged by excess pressure built up, if the device is not secured to the wrist. Please do not fold the pressure cuff back against itself. Always use the pressure cuff on your wrist and nowhere else. ⷠEither of these actions may cause the device to malfunction. [. . . ]