Panasonic EW-BW30S Operating Instructions Manual page 35

Symptom
Blood pressure is
abnormally high or
low.
Measurements are
different from those
taken by a doctor.
Measurements are
different each time.
Measurements are
different from those
obtained using an
upper arm type blood
pressure meter.
Varying sounds and
pressurization speeds
occur during inflation
of the cuff.
The mark flashes
when readings are
being taken.
The mark flashes
when readings are
being taken.
The mark flashes
even though I did not
move my hand or
wrist.
If the unit still appears to provide unusual or erroneous readings,
consult your physician. If the unit does not appear to be functioning
properly, contact Panasonic at 1-800-338-0552.
• The posture of the person is different each time
measurements are carried out.
(Please see pages 14 and 15.)
• The person is slightly tense when with
the healthcare professional, causing the
measurements to be different.
• Relax for ten minutes and then carry out the
measurement again.
• There may be major differences in blood
pressure recorded at the wrist and on the
upper arm for people with peripheral circulatory
problems.
• Changes in operating sounds and
pressurization speeds are normal and occur
due to the fact that measurements are being
made as the cuff is being inflated.
• There was a significant fluctuation in pulse
when readings were being taken.
(Please see page 25.)
• Your hand or wrist moved.
(Please see page 24.)
• In some cases this will be displayed when you
have tensed the muscles in your hand. Relax
the muscles in your hand and take the reading
again.
(Please see page 24.)
Possible cause
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