Panasonic EW3153 - Manual (Page 9)

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Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings
Against the JNC 7* Classification
90
100
80
160 140 120
Stage 2 Hypertension SBP 165
DBP 105
Blood Pressure Categories
e.g.:
e.g.:
e.g. :
e.g.:
Stage 1 Hypertension SBP 150
DBP 95
Prehypertension SBP 130
DBP 85
Normal SBP 115
DBP 75
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
If the two blood pressure measurements (systolic, diastolic) fall into
separate categories, your level is classified in the higher of the two
categories. For example, a Stage  systolic reading, but a diastolic
pressure reading in the normal range.
* JNC 7: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
National Institute of Health (NIH) Publication; No. 03-533, May 003
IMPORTANT:
Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because
fluctuations in a person’s blood pressure are not uncommon. If possible,
measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day,
and consult your physician if you have questions or concerns.
If abnormal variations in blood pressure are observed in measurement,
please consult your physician.
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or pinch it with objects. Do not wrap the cord around the main unit and
the AC adapter. Doing any of these things may result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
15. Do not step on the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an accident or
injury.
16. Do not use a voltage converter. Doing so may cause fire or electric
shock.
17. This AC adapter is designed for use only with Panasonic Blood
Pressure Monitor, model EW3153. Use with other electrical devices
may result in death or serious personal injury.
18. ALWAYS unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before
performing maintenance.
19. Do not let this product to be used by children.
0. Do not let this product to be used by people who cannot express their
feelings, or who cannot operate the product by themselves. Do not use
the unit on an arm where a catheter has been inserted. Such use may
result in an accident or injury.
1. Use AC adapter only with electrical outlet of voltages marked on name
plate. For use in the U.S.A., use AC adapter only with AC 10 V
electrical outlet. Use with electrical outlets at other voltages may results
in the risk of fire, electric shock, or burns.
. Do not allow any material to drape over the AC adapter. Doing so could
result in the risk of fire.
3. Do not modify or attempt to repair the product or AC adapter by
yourself.
Doing so could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury.
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