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For questions or assistance with your blood pressure
monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Division of Panasonic Corporation of
North America
One Panasonic Way 3D-1
Secaucus, NJ 07094
No.1 EN,SP
© 2002 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and save this
manual for future use.
Antes de usar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y guarde este
Printed in China
manual para utilizarlo como referencia en el futuro.
Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Monitor de Presión Arterial de Muñeca
Operating Instructions
Instrucciones de
funcionamiento
Model No. EW3037
Modelo No. EW3037
®
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
For questions or assistance with your blood pressure monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 3D-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094 No.1 EN,SP © 2002 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
03-5233; May 2003.” The display values are generally known, but not proven, to be an indicator of your blood pressure. The EW3037 is not intended to be a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are indicated. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor EW3037. 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... -
Page 4: Precautions To Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
about 5 minutes before taking the measurement. • The following situations may cause substantial variations in blood pressure readings and should therefore be avoided at least 30 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure. Blood pressure will be higher than usual: - when you are excited or tense - when you are taking a bath - during exercising or soon after exercising... -
Page 5: Name And Function Of Each Product Part
IMPORTANT: • Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because fluctuations in a person’s blood pressure are not uncommon. If possible, measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day, and consult your physician if you have questions or concerns. •... -
Page 6: Preparations Prior To Taking Measurements
Preparations prior to taking measurements Fig. 3-a 1. Remove the unit from its storage case (Fig. 3-a). 2. Push the battery cover in the directon of the arrow. Insert two 1.5V alkaline batteries Fig. 3-b (AAA/LR03), ensuring the correct polarity (Fig. -
Page 7: Positioning The Pressure Cuff
Correction of the time and date Turn off the unit. Press the Set button “1” on the side of the unit. Then correct the time and date as described above. • Please take care to reset the date during a leap year, as the 29th of February will be displayed as the 1st of March. -
Page 8: Correct Position For Blood Pressure Measurement
• Slightly bend your wrist. Fig. 6-b 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. Fig. 6-c If measurements are taken with the... -
Page 9: Measuring Your 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. -
Page 10: Alarm Funciton Signals High Blood Pressure
Alarm function signals high blood pressure Blood pressure values for both systolic and diastolic readings are determined and indicated via a three-color LED system as being within normal or hypertensive ranges based on definitions and classification of blood pressure levels by the JNC 7. Moreover, when blood pressure is in the high range, the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert user. -
Page 11: Calling Up Readings From Memory
Calling up readings from memory Fig. 11-a Readings can be recalled after being saved without having to switch the unit on. 1. Press the Memory/Recall button. • The average readings of all recorded measurements are displayed. • The mark will be displayed (Fig. 11-a). •... - Page 12 Start/Stop button. If the button is not pressed, the sound stops after 1 minute. • If the blood pressure monitor is put into a bag, desk, etc., it may not be possible to hear the measurement notification sound.
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Page 13: Care And Maintenance
Storing the Monitor 1. Fold the pressure cuff as indicated. (Fig. 13-a) 2. Put the blood pressure monitor in the storage case. (Fig. 13-b) • Be sure not to pinch the pressure cuff or 2cm gauge when closing the case. -
Page 14: Specifications
If the unit still appears to provide unusual or erroneous readings, Possible cause consult your physician. If the unit does not appear to be functioning properly, contact Panasonic at 1-800-338-0552. Specifications Method of measurement: Display:...