Flash warning system for hypertensive readings – Panasonic EW3006 User Manual
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Flash warning system for hypertensive readings
If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading
dispiayed on screen fiashes on and off to aiert user.
According to JNC 7 Ciassification, vaiues consistentiy in excess of 140 mmHg
(Sys.) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high biood pressure.
Fig. 7
Vi
SYS., I
mmHg "
DIA.
mmHg
Pulse
/min.
B?
Diastolic
(mmHg)
90
80
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
Prehypertension
Normal
’
120 140 (mmHg)
Systolic
' Blood pressure readings wiii fiash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high
biood pressure range (Fig. 7).
Systoiic biood pressure: 140 mmHg and over
Diastoiic biood pressure: 90 mmHg and over
(Only when measurement is compiete)
When an Error Occurs During Measurement
Fig. 8
An
E
will appear on the display to indicate that measure
ment was unsuccessful and should be performed again
(Fig. 8).
Before performing another measurement, always press the
On/Off and Start button to turn off the unit and make sure to
allow a rest period of 4 to 5 minutes betbre starting again.
Please consult your doctor without delay if the blood
pressure indicator repeatedly draws attention to elevated
blood pressure values.
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