Panasonic EW3003 Positioning the Pressure Cuff, Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement

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.

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.

1. Remove your watch and any jewelry from

Fig. 4-a

Taking measurements while sitting down

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-and-

loop 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,

First wrinkle line of wrist-palm joint

2 cm (3/4")

Center of the wrist

Fig. 4-b

Fig. 5-a

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.

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

without twisting it, to	Fig. 4-c
remove the unit from
your wrist.

Center of the main unit Center of the wrist

Loop fastener

Harder of the cuff (Outside: Hook fastener)

Fig. 5-c	If measurements are taken with the
	wrist or hand in the following positions,
	accurate measurements may not be
	possible.
Wrist is bent	Wrist is tense and
inwards.	fist is being made.

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