Positioning The Pressure Cuff; Correct Position For Blood Pressure Measurement; Taking Measurements While Sitting Down; Taking Measurements While Lying Down - Panasonic EW3002 Operating Instructions Manual

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
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
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.
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Fig. 4
1.5 cm (1/2")
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.
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.
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.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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