Panasonic EW3003 EW3003 User Guide - Page 8

Measuring Your Blood Pressure Fig. 6-a Fig. 6-b Relax during measurements. 1. Press the On/Off and Start button (Fig. 6-a). • All displays on the unit will light up for approx. 2 seconds (Fig. 6-b). • The cuff will begin to inflate automatically. Changing inflation speeds and operating sounds occur during inflation and are a normal part of the measurements that are being performed at this time. Fig. 6-c Fig. 6-d Fig. 6-e 2. With fingers lightly clenched to form a fist, position your free hand beneath the arm of the wrist being measured. • Once your pulse rate is detected, the mark will flash on the display (Fig. 6-c). 3. Blood pressure values together with pulse rate are displayed when the measurement is complete (Fig. 6-d). • The air in the pressure cuff is released automatically. • Displayed readings will flash (for approx. 6 seconds) when in the high blood pressure range. • The mark will flash on the screen to indicate that readings may be recorded. (See page 15 for information on how to record blood pressure readings.) • The displayed pulse rate indicates the number of heartbeats per minute as calculated from the number of heartbeats recorded during the measurement. 4. Press the On/Off and Start button to switch off the unit (Fig. 6-e). • If you wish to make another measurement, switch off and wait for 4 to 5 minutes before performing another one. • If you forget to switch the unit off, it will do so automatically after approx. 5 minutes. Flash warning system for hypertensive readings If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert user. According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg (Sys.) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high blood pressure. Fig. 7 Diastolic (mmHg) 90 80 Hypertension (Stage 1, Stage 2) Prehypertension Normal 120 140 (mmHg) Systolic • Blood pressure readings will flash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high blood pressure range (Fig. 7). Systolic blood pressure: 140 mmHg and over Diastolic blood pressure: 90 mmHg and over (Only when measurement is complete) When an Error Occurs During Measurement Fig. 8 An will appear on the display to indicate that measure- ment was unsuccessful and should be performed again (Fig. 8). Before performing another measurement, always press the On/Off and Start button to turn off the unit and make sure to allow a rest period of 4 to 5 minutes before starting again. Please consult your doctor without delay if the blood pressure indicator repeatedly draws attention to elevated blood pressure values. 13 14