Panasonic EW3002 Positioning the Pressure Cuff, Taking measurements while sitting down

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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.

1. Remove your watch and any jewelry from

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your left hand.

 

2. Place the monitor on the palm side of your wrist, roughly 1.5 cm (1/2") below your palm as shown in Fig. 4, and secure it with the hook-and-loop tape so that it fits comfortably (is neither too tight nor too loose).

3. Make sure that the display is on the inside

1.5 cm (1/2")

of your wrist (palm side up). Also, center

 

the unit on your wrist.

 

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.

Taking measurements while sitting down

1.Place your elbow on a table.

2.Using the hard carrying case or other object as a support, position your wrist at heart level.

Your blood pressure measurement will be too low if you hold your hand too high, or too high if you hold your hand too low.

3.

Open and relax your hand with the palm

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facing up. Closing your hand will cause

 

 

 

inaccurate readings.

 

 

• Do not bend your wrist inward. Bending

 

 

your wrist will cause inaccurate readings.

 

4.

Empty bladder, if possible, before taking

 

 

blood pressure.

 

Taking measurements while lying down

1.Lie on your back.

2.Rest your wrist on a support or cushion with the palm side facing up; position your wrist at heart level.

3.Open and relax your hand with the palm facing up. Closing your hand will cause inaccurate readings.

Do not bend your wrist inward. Bending your wrist will cause inaccurate readings.

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4. Empty bladder, if possible, before taking blood pressure.

IMPORTANT:

Measure your blood pressure at the same time and under the same conditions every day if possible. The ideal time to measure your blood pressure is in the morning immediately after waking up, while you are still relatively calm. If this is not possible, try to take your blood pressure prior to breakfast, before you become active.

Relax and take measurements in a comfortable position.

Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking a measurement.

Keep still and do not speak during measurement. Blood pressure can fluctuate with the slightest change, such as tensing your muscles or changing your posture.

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Contents Operating Instructions Table of Contents Basics of Blood Pressure Important Instructions Before UsePrecautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation Name and Function of Each Product Part When to Change BatteriesBattery cover Inserting/Replacing BatteriesPositioning the Pressure Cuff Taking measurements while sitting downTaking measurements while lying down Error Measuring Your Blood PressureRecalling Stored Data Deleting DataCare and Maintenance Storing the MonitorTroubleshooting Display Status before error Check pointsSymptom Possible cause Specifications Índice Conocimientos básicos de la presió n arterial Instrucciones importantes antes de usar la unidadPage Cuá ndo sustituir las pilas Nombre y funció n de cada parteIntroducció n/cambio de las pilas NotasTomas de medidas tumbado Colocació n de la banda de presió nTomas de medidas sentado Posició n correcta para medir la presió n arterialMedida de su presió n arterial NotaRecuperació n de datos almacenados Borrado de datosCuidados y mantenimiento Para guardar el monitorAcerca del sistema de medida Precise Logic Localizació n y solució n de problemas Visualizació n Estado antes del errorSíntomas Causa posible Especificaciones