Panasonic EW3111 - Manual (Page 7)

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Measuring your blood pressure
1. Press the ON/OFF/Start Button to
turn on the unit.
The LCD display will show 888 and
then switch to 0. The cuff is auto-
matically inflated.
2. The blood pressure measurement is
indicated along with the pulse rate
(number of beats per minute). The
air in the cuff is released automatically
when the measurement is complete.
3. Press the power switch to turn off the unit. If you forget to do so, the unit
switches off automatically approx. 5 minutes after a measurement.
Instructions for correct measurement of blood pressure
IMPORTANT
Take measurements at the same time everyday using the same arm
and posture.
• Measured readings will vary according to the height of the cuff.
• Measurements taken in the morning should be done so upon waking and in
the absence of an urge to urinate. If this should prove difficult, take
measurements prior to breakfast while your body is still in an inactive state.
• Do not touch the tube or the meter while measurement is in progress.
Assume a natural posture, remaining calm and quiet when taking
measurements
• Rest for about 4 to 5 minutes before taking measurements.
• Release any tension present in your body and refrain from muscle
movement such as in the arm or fingers.
• Do not speak while measurement is in progress.
Measurement in a sitting position
1. Rest your elbows on a table or
other level surface.
2. Make adjustments so that the
height of the cuff and heart are at
the same level.
3. With the palm of your hand facing
up release any tension held in your
muscles.
Measurement in lying position
1. Lie on your back with your body
straight.
• Do not lie on your side. Doing so
will exert an uneven amount of
force on one arm.
2. With the palm of the hand facing up,
extend your arm so that it is straight.
3. Relax and release any tension
held in your muscles.
Error
If “E” (meaning error) appears in the display during
measurement, an error has occurred, e.g., you have moved
your hand during measurement. In this case, turn the unit off,
wait at least 5 minutes and measure again.
CAUTION:
• For persons with poor circulation resulting from diabetes, liver disease,
arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure or other conditions, there may be
significant differences in blood pressure values measured at the wrist
versus at the upper arm.
• Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis.
• NEVER change a prescribed medication without first consulting with
your physician.