Panasonic ew3122s EW3122 User Guide - Page 2

Table of Contents Introduction 2 Basics of Blood Pressure 2 Important Instructions Before Use 3 Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation 5 Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Classification 5 Parts Identification 7 Installing batteries 9 When using the AC adapter 10 Before starting measurements 11 Positioning the pressure cuff 12 For accurate measurements 13 Cautions during measurements 14 Taking a reading 15 Alarm function signals high blood pressure 17 Storing measurement values 18 Recalling stored measurement values 19 Setting (checking) the measurement notification time 20 After use/Specifications 23 Q &A 24 Caring for the device 27 Troubleshooting 28 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor EW3122. Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring your health. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health problem which can be treated effectively once detected. Measuring your blood pressure between doctor visits on a regular basis in the comfort of your home, and keeping a record of the measurements, will help you monitor any significant changes in your blood pressure. Keeping an accurate record of your blood pressure will help your doctor diagnose and possibly prevent any health problems in the future. Basic of Blood Pressure Your heart acts like a pump, sending blood surging through your blood vessels each time it contracts. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood pumped from the heart on the walls of blood vessels. Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. Diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart expands, or relaxes. When you or your doctor take your blood pressure, both your systolic and diastolic pressures are measured. If your blood pressure measurement is 120 over 80 (120/80), for example, your systolic pressure is 120 while your diastolic pressure is 80. 2