Obtaining accurate measurements, Fitting the pressure cuff – Panasonic EW3036E2 User Manual

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Always take your blood pressure at the same time while sitting
in the same position and using the same wrist.

It is recommended to check your blood pressure at least twice a day. It is
best in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after work.
• Relax and take a comfortable position on a chair for about 5 minutes

before you take the measurement.

• Avoid to do any heavy work or sport for approx. 1 hour before the

measurement.

• Avoid to eat, drink (coffee, alcohol) or smoke cigarette for approx. 1 hour

before the measurement.

Taking measurements while sitting down

1. Place your elbow on the table.
2. Align the device with the level of

your heart.

3. Open and relax your hand with the

palm facing up.

Always rest for four to five minutes before taking your blood pressure.

Obtaining accurate measurements

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Fitting the pressure cuff

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approx. 2cm

Position the
device in the
middle of the
palm side of
the wrist.

It should be approx. 2 cm below the base of the wrist;
your wrist should be relaxed and your palm facing up.

(1)

Wrist centerline

(2)

1. Use the 2 cm gauge to correctly

position the device on your
wrist.

• Fold the 2 cm gauge vertically

along the dotted line.

• The gauge can be removed once

you become familiar with position-
ing the device.

2. Place the device on the inside

of your wrist.

• Place the device directly in

contact with the skin.

• The device can be used by

people with a wrist circumference
of 12.5~22.0 cm.

3. Hold the cuff with your thumb

as shown in the diagram and
then fold back the hook and
loop fastener and secure it.
(1) Hold the cuff down with your

thumb.

(2) Firmly wrap and fasten using the hoop and

loop fastener. A loosely applied pressure
cuff will result in high blood readings. Pull
up on the fastener, without twisting it, to
remove the unit from your wrist.
Do not remove the hook and loop fastener
by twisting it off.
Be sure to peel it in an upward direction in
alignment with the cuff.

Blood pressure is measured at your left wrist. It is not necessary to roll up
your sleeve or to remove any clothing.

When sitting down to take your
blood pressure, place the hand
with the device over the other
hand, which should be clenched
slightly as shown above.
Be careful not to touch cuff during
measurement.

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