Panasonic EW3153W manual English

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Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW3153 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 arm. The device is not intended for use on infants and children. The device is designed for home use only, not for ambulatory measurement (measurement recorded continuously during the day).

Specification of this device including pulse rate (30–160 pulse/min. +/– 5%) are listed in page 29.

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. 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 EW3153 is not intended to be used as a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are indicated.

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Contents Instructions English Table of Contents Introduction Basics of Blood PressureImportant Instructions Before Use English Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation English Blood Pressure Categories Systolic Blood Pressure SBPPreparations Prior to Taking Measurements Parts Identification Battery cover for main unitIR transmitter on both sides Connector Arm support Main unit View from TopWireless display View from Bottom AM/PM comparison buttonWhen Using the Main Unit with Batteries Turn the main unit overInserting the Batteries into the Wireless Display Adjust the date Setting the time and dateAdjust the month Adjust the hourPut the main unit on a table in front of you AdviceTaking a Reading Posture to obtain accurate measurements Sit quietly and relax while taking measurementsDo not take measurements Positions of the main unit and the wireless display Arm is appliedRemove your arm from the main unit MeasurementPress the On/Off and Start button on the main unit Movement detection function Irregular pulse function Alarm function signals high blood pressure When an Error Occurs During MeasurementIf the pressure cuff comes off Storing blood pressure readings Press the Memory/Recall button Memory storage is completedCalling up readings from memory Press the Memory/Recall buttonDeleting all data stored in memory Press the Adjust button 2 to switch off the unit Press the buttonAfter Use Specifications Mark does not light when an arm is moved Is still higher than usual When should I measure my blood pressure?Mark was displayed, I retried the measurement Care and Maintenance Symptom Possible cause TroubleshootingDisplay Status before error Cause and solution Press the ring portion on the outside One Panasonic Way 1H-1 Secaucus, NJ No.1 EN, SP 
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