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For questions or assistance with your blood pressure

monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Division of Panasonic Corporation of 

North America

One Panasonic Way 3D-1

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and save this
manual for future use.

Antes de usar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y guarde este
manual para utilizarlo como referencia en el futuro.

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Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

Monitor de Presión Arterial de Muñeca

Operating Instructions

Instrucciones de

funcionamiento

Model No. EW3037

Modelo No. EW3037

EW3037USA̲Eng  05.1.31 11:15  ページ 1

Summary of Contents for EW3037 - WRIST BP MONITOR

Page 1: ...ne Panasonic Way 3D 1 Secaucus NJ 07094 Before operating this device please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use Antes de usar este dispositivo lea completamente estas instrucciones y guarde este manual para utilizarlo como referencia en el futuro Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Monitor de Presión Arterial de Muñeca Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamie...

Page 2: ...r ambulatory measurement Specification of this device including pulse rate 30 160 pulse min 5 are listed in page 26 Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard Electronic or automated sphygmomanometers If you suffer from di...

Page 3: ...scular constriction liver disorders or diabetes people with cardiac pacemakers or a weak pulse and women who are pregnant should consult their physician before measuring their blood pressure themselves Different values may be obtained due to their condition 6 Try to take your blood pressure measurements at the same time and under the same conditions every day The ideal time to measure your blood p...

Page 4: ... are taking a bath during exercising or soon after exercising when it is cold within one hour after eating after drinking coffee tea or other beverages containing caffeine after smoking tobacco when your bladder is full Blood pressure will be lower than usual after taking a bath after drinking alcohol 7 Measurements may be impaired if this unit is used near a television microwave oven X ray equipm...

Page 5: ...tton 2cm gauge Fig 1 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 EW3037USA ...

Page 6: ...lash Fig 4 f 2 Press the Adjust button 2 to adjust the number of minutes 6 Finally synchronizing with a time signal press the Set button 1 to complete the procedure 7 Press the On Off and Start button to turn off the unit Fig 4 a Fig 4 b Fig 4 c Fig 4 d Fig 4 e Fig 4 f Preparations prior to taking measurements 1 Remove the unit from its storage case Fig 3 a 2 Push the battery cover in the directon...

Page 7: ...emove the unit from your wrist Positioning the Pressure Cuff CAUTIONS Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure Also do not use the unit in conjunction with other devices Improper use may cause a malfunction or personal injury Keep the unit out of the reach of children 12 0 80 Center of the wrist 2 cm 3 4 First wrinkle line of wrist palm joint Fig 5 a Fig 5 b 11 When ...

Page 8: ...essure cuff must be at heart level to ensure consistent accurate readings Always rest for about four to five minutes before taking measurements Press the On Off and Start button to start a measurement The cuff will automatically inflate and then deflate when the measurement is complete Taking measurements while sitting down 1 Rest your elbows on a table or other level surface 2 Hold the arm so tha...

Page 9: ...gh blood pressure range See page 17 for information on how to read the blood pressure sign LEDs The mark will flash on the screen to indicate that readings may be recorded See page 18 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 ...

Page 10: ...are determined and indicated via a three color LED system as being within normal or hypertensive ranges based on definitions and classification of blood pressure levels by the JNC 7 Moreover when blood pressure is in the high 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 ...

Page 11: ...ata using the Memory Recall button 2 Press the Memory Recall button again and hold it for approx 3 seconds until all readings are deleted NOTE Readings from individual measurements cannot be deleted 3 When data has been deleted the mark and will be displayed on the screen Fig 11 a Fig 11 c Fig 11 b Fig 11 d To let you take measurements at the same time every day 3 times per day can be set as notif...

Page 12: ...t button twice The hour value will blink 3 Press the Adjust button repeatedly to set the desired hour 4 1 Press the Set button The minute value will blink 2 Press the Adjust button repeatedly to set the desired minute 5 Press the Start Stop button to complete the setting To cancel the measurement notification sound 1 Press the Set button on the top surface of the blood pressure monitor Notificatio...

Page 13: ...1 Use a dry soft cloth to clean the device If desired use a cloth lightly dampened with tap water and a mild detergent to clean the device DO NOT use alcohol benzine thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean the device or cuff 2 When the unit will not be used for a long time 30 days or more be sure to remove the batteries Otherwise the batteries may leak and damage the unit Storing the Monitor 1 F...

Page 14: ...nflation of the cuff The measured value obtained is different from that measured at the upper arm Possible cause The hand with the cuff was held too low and not at heart level See page 12 The cuff was not attached properly See page 12 You moved your hand or body or you spoke during measurement See page 12 The hand with the cuff was held too high and not at heart level See page 12 You moved your ha...

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