Panasonic EW3003 EW3003 User Guide - Page 2

Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW3003 is a device intended to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using a pressurized cuff on the left wrist. The device is not intended for use on infants and children. The device is designed for home use only, not for ambulatory measurement. Specification of this device including pulse rate (30 - 160 pulse/min. +/- 5%) are listed in page 20. 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, 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. Flash warning 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. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; National Institute of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National High Blood Pressure Education Program; NIH Publication No. 03-5233; May 2003." The display values are generally known, but not proven, to be an indicator of your blood pressure. The EW3003 is not intended to be a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are indicated. 1 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Basics of Blood Pressure 3 Important Instructions Before Use 4 Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation 6 Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7 Classification 6 Name and Function of Each Product Part 7 Inserting/Replacing Batteries 8 When to Change Batteries 8 Positioning the Pressure Cuff 9 Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement ......... 10 Taking measurements while sitting down 10 Measuring Your Blood Pressure 13 Flash warning system for hypertensive readings........... 14 Storing blood pressure readings 15 Calling up readings from memory 16 Care and Maintenance 17 Storing the Monitor 17 Troubleshooting 18 Specifications 20 2