Panasonic EW3003 - Manual (Page 8)

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Flash warning system for hypertensive readings
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If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading
displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert user.
According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg
(Sys.) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high blood pressure.
(mmHg)
90
80
120 140 (mmHg)
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
Diastolic
Systolic
Prehypertension
Normal
• Blood pressure readings will flash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high
blood pressure range (Fig. 7).
Systolic blood pressure: 140 mmHg and over
Diastolic blood pressure:
90 mmHg and over
(Only when measurement is complete)
When an Error Occurs During Measurement
An 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 before starting again.
Please consult your doctor without delay if the blood
pressure indicator repeatedly draws attention to elevated
blood pressure values.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Measuring Your Blood Pressure
Relax during measurements.
1. Press the On/Off and Start button (Fig. 6-a).
• All displays on the unit will light up for approx. 2
seconds (Fig. 6-b).
• The cuff will begin to inflate automatically.
Changing inflation speeds and operating sounds
occur during inflation and are a normal part of the
measurements that are being performed at this time.
2. With fingers lightly clenched to form a fist, position your
free hand beneath the arm of the wrist being measured.
• Once your pulse rate is detected, the mark will flash
on the display (Fig. 6-c).
3. Blood pressure values together with pulse rate are
displayed when the measurement is complete (Fig. 6-d).
• The air in the pressure cuff is released automatically.
• Displayed readings will flash (for approx. 6 seconds)
when in the high blood pressure range.
• The mark will flash on the screen to indicate that
readings may be recorded.
(See page 15 for information on how to record blood
pressure readings.)
• The displayed pulse rate indicates the number of
heartbeats per minute as calculated from the number
of heartbeats recorded during the measurement.
4. Press the On/Off and Start button to switch off the unit
(Fig. 6-e).
• If you wish to make another measurement, switch off and
wait for 4 to 5 minutes before performing another one.
• If you forget to switch the unit off, it will do so
automatically after approx. 5 minutes.
Fig. 6-a
Fig. 6-b
Fig. 6-c
Fig. 6-d
Fig. 6-e