Panasonic EW3153W manual Introduction, Basics of Blood Pressure

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor EW3153.

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.

Basics 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 mmHg over 80 mmHg (120/80), for example, your systolic pressure is 120 mmHg while your diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg.

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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 Battery cover for main unit IR transmitter on both sides Connector Arm supportParts Identification 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 Setting the time and date Adjust the monthAdjust the date Adjust the hourTaking a Reading AdvicePut the main unit on a table in front of you 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 appliedPress the On/Off and Start button on the main unit MeasurementRemove your arm from 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 Mark was displayed, I retried the measurement When should I measure my blood pressure?Is still higher than usual Care and Maintenance Display Status before error Cause and solution TroubleshootingSymptom Possible cause Press the ring portion on the outside One Panasonic Way 1H-1 Secaucus, NJ No.1 EN, SP 
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