User manual PANASONIC EW3111

[. . . ] Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Monitor de Presión Arterial de Brazo Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento Model No. EW3111 For questions or assistance with your blood pressure monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company A Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way 3D-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094 Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use. Antes de usar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y guarde este manual para utilizarlo como referencia en el futuro. No. 1 EN, SP © 2002 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China Introduction Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Remove batteries when they are worn out, and dispose of them properly according to all applicable environmental regulations. Do not disassemble batteries or throw them into a fire. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries included with the unit. 4 3 Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation 1. Do not insert foreign objects into any openings. If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 0°C, leave it in a warm place for about 15 minutes before using it. Otherwise, the cuff may not inflate properly. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or dust. IMPORTANT: · WHO does not define a low blood pressure area. For reference, systolic pressure readings of less than 90 mmHg are considered to indicate low blood pressure regardless of the diastolic pressure. · Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because fluctuations in a person's blood pressure are not uncommon. If possible, measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day, and consult your physician if you have questions or concerns. · If abnormal variations in blood pressure are observed in measurement, please consult your physician. Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines Blood Pressure Categories Severe Hypertension Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) About the Precise LogicTM Measurement System The blood flow (pulse wave) which influences blood pressure monitors varies according to the conditions of the blood vessels and the structure of the arm, making measurements by conventional methods difficult in some cases. For more consistent, accurate results, this device employs a Precise LogicTM measurement system that verifies both the height and width of the pulse wave in order to reliably measure blood pressure. Panasonic Technology Double Check Measurement System Checks both Pulse Height and Pulse Width 110 100 e. g. : SBP 185 DBP 113 Moderate Hypertension e. g. : SBP 165 DBP 105 Low Hypertension e. g. : SBP 156 DBP 98 90 Normal High e. g. : SBP 135 DBP 87 85 Normal e. g. : SBP 123 DBP 82 Old Technology 130 140 160 180 Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) Relies only on Pulse Height If your systolic pressure falls in one category but your diastolic pressure in another, your level is classified in the higher of the two categories. By using the Precise LogicTM measurement system, measurement reliability and accuracy have been improved. 5 6 Diagram of device Cuff Holder Display/Symbols = Error Tube Display Cuff Measurement in progress e. g. : Arm has been moved/ Cuff not positioned correctly Replace batteries Alarm function signals high blood pressure Memory / Recall/(Delete All) Button 1 Blood Pressure Indicator LED Blood pressure measurements 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). Moreover, when blood pressure is in the high range, the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert the user. According to WHO guidelines, values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg (Sys. ) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia. ) are considered to constitute high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a health risk and must be treated without fail. Blood Pressure Indicator 140 130 ON/OFF / Start Button Memory / Recall/(Delete All) Button 2 Connecting tube to cuff Attachment of cuff holder Slide from below in the direction of the arrow, at the rear of the unit, until a clicking sound is heard. (NOTE: To remove, slide downwards from above. ) LED Colors Orange Diastolic (mmHg) 90 Yellow Hypertensive (Low / Moderate / Severe) Normal High 90 85 85 Green Normal P/min. M1 M2 80 Optimal 120 130 140 (mmHg) Systolic Cuff Socket Cuff Plug (Insert cuff plug all the way in. ) Please consult your doctor without delay if the blood pressure indicator repeatedly draws attention to elevated blood pressure values. 8 7 Inserting/replacing batteries 1. Slide off the Battery Cover from the housing. [. . . ] Loosely roll up the cuff and place it in the cuff holder. · Do not wrap the tube around the unit, etc. Excessive straining of the tube can cause malfunctioning. Troubleshooting Display Status before error Pressurization to above 300 mmHg was performed. (Re-pressurization was performed several times. ) The "E" blinks on the display Check points Pressure decreased suddenly and "E" appeared in the display. Check whether measurements are being taken correctly and whether the user is assuming the correct posture. [. . . ]