Panasonic EW3003 EW3003 User Guide - Page 6

Positioning the Pressure Cuff CAUTIONS: • Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure. Also, do not use the unit in conjunction with other devices. Improper use may cause a malfunction or personal injury. • Keep the unit out of the reach of children. 1. Remove your watch and any jewelry from your left hand. 2. Wrapping the cuff around the wrist and securing with hook-and-loop fastener. Leave main unit at the distance of 2 cm (3/4") from the first wrinkle line of wrist-palm joint, mount the cuff on the wrist in such way as the center of the main unit locates at the center of the wrist (Fig. 4-a). 3. Attach the right thumb on the harder part intensely from the side so that the right side of the cuff is sure to be fixed on the side face of the wrist, secure and attach the hook-andloop fastener snugly until not feeling it oppressed. Confirm the both center of wrist and main unit is still on the same line, and tightness of the fixing (Fig. 4-c). • Pull up on the fastener, without twisting it, to remove the unit from your wrist. Fig. 4-c Fig. 4-a First wrinkle line of wrist-palm joint 2 cm (3/4") Center of the wrist Fig. 4-b Center of the main unit Center of the wrist Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement When measuring your blood pressure at your wrist, the pressure cuff must be at heart level to ensure consistent, accurate readings. Always rest for about four to five minutes before taking measurements. Press the On/Off and Start button to start a measurement. The cuff will automatically inflate and then deflate when the measurement is complete. Taking measurements while sitting down Fig. 5-a 1. Rest your elbows on a table or other level surface. 2. Hold the arm so that the cuff is at heart level. 3. With the palm of the hand facing up, release any tenseness in your muscles. • Slightly extend your fingers. • Slightly bend your wrist. Fig. 5-b When measuring in a sitting position, lightly clench the hand of the arm not fitted with the blood pressure monitor and rest it on the table. Fig. 5-c If measurements are taken with the wrist or hand in the following positions, accurate measurements may not be possible. Loop fastener Harder of the cuff (Outside: Hook fastener) Wrist is bent inwards. Wrist is tense and fist is being made. 9 10