Panasonic EW3111 - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure
Monitor EW3111. Designed for easy, one-touch operation, this monitor
incorporates Precise Logic™ technology to provide reliable measurements.
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
between doctor visits on a regular basis in the comfort of your home, and
keeping a record of the measurements, will help you monitor any significant
changes in your blood pressure. Keeping an accurate record of your blood
pressure will help your doctor diagnose and possibly prevent any health
problems in the future.
Basics of Blood Pressure
Your heart acts like a pump, sending blood surging through your blood
vessels each time it contracts. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by
blood pumped from the heart on the walls of blood vessels. Systolic
pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart contracts and pumps blood
into the arteries. Diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart
expands, or relaxes. When you or your doctor take your blood pressure,
both your systolic and diastolic pressures are measured. If your blood
pressure measurement is 120 over 80 (120/80), for example, your systolic
pressure is 120 while your diastolic pressure is 80.
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 2
Basics of Blood Pressure................................................. 2
Important Instructions Before Use ................................... 3
Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation ............. 5
Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against
the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines .......... 5
About the Precise Logic™ Measurement System ........... 6
Diagram of device............................................................ 7
Connecting tube to cuff.................................................... 7
Attachment of cuff holder................................................. 7
Display/Symbols .............................................................. 8
Alarm function signals high blood pressure ..................... 8
Inserting/replacing batteries............................................. 9
Fitting the Blood Pressure Monitor .................................. 10
Instructions for correct measurement of
blood pressure ................................................................. 11
Measuring your blood pressure ....................................... 12
Storing blood pressure readings...................................... 13
Calling up readings from memory.................................... 14
Storage ............................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 16
Specifications................................................................... 18