Panasonic EW3153 Instructions Manual page 2

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 9.
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. 03-533; May 003."
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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