Panasonic EW-BW10W - Manual (Page 26)

I Troubleshooting
(cont.)
Symptom Possible cause
Blood pressure is
abnormally high or
low.
• The posture of the person is different each time
measurements are carried out.
(Please see pages 12 and 13.)
Measurements are
different from those
taken by a doctor.
Measurements are
different each time.
• The person is slightly tense when with
the healthcare professional, causing the
measurements to be different.
• Relax for ten minutes and then carry out the
measurement again.
Measurements are
different from those
obtained using an
upper arm type blood
pressure meter.
• There may be major differences in blood
pressure recorded at the wrist and on the
upper arm for people with peripheral circulatory
problems.
Varying sounds and
pressurization speeds
occur during inflation
of the cuff.
• Changes in operating sounds and
pressurization speeds are normal and occur
due to the fact that measurements are being
made as the cuff is being inflated.
The LiMWH mark
flashes when readings
are being taken. • There was a significant fluctuation in pulse
when readings were being taken.
(Please see page 18.)
The mark
flashes when readings
are being taken. • Your hand or wrist moved.
(Please see page 17.)
The mark
flashes even though I
did not move my hand
or wrist. • In some cases this will be displayed when you
have tensed the muscles in your hand. Relax
the muscles in your hand and take the reading
again.
(Please see page 17.)
If the unit still appears to provide unusual or erroneous readings,
consuit your physician. If the unit does not appear to be functioning
properly, contact Panasonic at 1-800-338-0552.
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