User manual PANASONIC EW3122

[. . . ] Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/ stethoscope auscultation method, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard, Manual, Electronic or automated sphygmomanometers. If you suffer from disorder of heart rhythm, known as arrhythmia only use this blood pressure monitor in consultation with your doctor. In certain cases oscillometric measurement method can produce incorrect readings. Flashing System for hypertensive readings are based on blood pressure values classified in the paper: "JNC 7 Express; The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure; U. S. [. . . ] When two measurements are taken, normally the smaller measurement is stored. When taking two measurements, always stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes after the first measurement before taking the second measurement. Gettingintotheproperpositionfortakingameasurement Placethemainunitonatablesothatitisflatandthecenterof theunitisatheartheight. *Differences in height will cause differences in blood pressure values. If the heights of the chair and table are not suitable, you may have to lean forward. In this case, form a stable stack of books or similar objects under the main unit to adjust the height of the main unit. *You cannot use the unit while lying down. 1 Putthemainunitonatableinfrontofyou andslideyourarmthroughthe measurementsectionoftheunit. · Remove your shirt or roll up your sleeve so that the measuring section will be on your bare skin. · If rolling up your sleeve causes pressure on your arm or underarm, remove your shirt for measurements. Besurethattherolled-upsleeveisnot insidethecuffareawhentaking measurements. Elbow rest 2 Placeyourelbowontheelbowrestwith yourpalmupandrelax. 15 English 3 Placethewirelessdisplayinfrontofyour bodywhereyoucanseeiteasily. () Pressurization will be performed automatically and measurements will be taken. *It may take about 1 second for the wireless display to turn on after pressing the On/Off and the Start button. The entire display will light for approx. *The angle of the main unit may change slightly 1 second. 2 Whenmeasurementhasbeencompleted, the bloodpressureandpulsevalueswillbe displayed. Thecuffwillloosenafterthemeasurement resulthasbeenshownforabout5seconds. The pressure cuff will be tightened automatically. The heart mark will blink when pulse is detected during pressurization. 3 Removeyourarmfromthemainunit. · The blood pressure indication ( mark) will flash for 6 seconds then stay lit. If the measurement is high, it will also flash for 6 seconds to indicate high blood pressure. (See page . ) · The mark will light. (For storing measurement values, see page 4. ) · The pulse rate value is the beats per minute calculated based on the pulse rate during measurement. · The mark is displayed when pulse rate could not be measured. 4 Toswitchoffthebloodpressuremonitor, press theOn/OffandStartbuttononthemainunit. [. . . ] Display Causeandsolution Batteries are exhausted. (See pages 11­13. ) Were measurements taken according to the proper procedure and in the correct posture?(See pages 15­18. ) Be sure your arm is is displayed. The heart mark blinked properly inserted into the only a few times or not at all. [. . . ]