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Instructions
Upper Arm Blood Pressure
Model
EW3153
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Tableof Contents Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW3153 is a device intended to measure systolic and Introduction ............................................................................................... 3 diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using Basics of Blood Pressure ......................................................................... 3 a pressurized cuff on the arm. The device is not intended f
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Tableof Contents Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW3153 is a device intended to measure systolic and Introduction ............................................................................................... 3 diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using Basics of Blood Pressure ......................................................................... 3 a pressurized cuff on the arm. The device is not intended f
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Introduction Important InstructionsBef oreUse Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Blood Pressure 1. Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure Monitor EW3153. measurements should only be interpreted by a health professional who Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring is familiar with your medical history. your health. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health problem . If you are taking medication, consu
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Introduction Important InstructionsBef oreUse Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Blood Pressure 1. Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure Monitor EW3153. measurements should only be interpreted by a health professional who Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring is familiar with your medical history. your health. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health problem . If you are taking medication, consu
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30 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure. Precautions toEnsure Saf e, Reliab leOperation Blood pressure will be higher than usual: - when you are excited or tense 1. Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks. - when you are taking a bath . Do not insert foreign objects into any openings. - during exercising or soon after exercising - when it is cold 3. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. - within one hour after eating 4. If the unit has been stored at tem
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30 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure. Precautions toEnsure Saf e, Reliab leOperation Blood pressure will be higher than usual: - when you are excited or tense 1. Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks. - when you are taking a bath . Do not insert foreign objects into any openings. - during exercising or soon after exercising - when it is cold 3. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. - within one hour after eating 4. If the unit has been stored at tem
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or pinch it with objects. Do not wrap the cord around the main unit and Easily Check YourBlood Pressure Readings the AC adapter. Doing any of these things may result in the risk of fire Against theJNC 7* Classification or electric shock. 15. Do not step on the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an accident or Blood Pressure Categories injury. 16. Do not use a voltage converter. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 165 17. This AC adapter is design
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or pinch it with objects. Do not wrap the cord around the main unit and Easily Check YourBlood Pressure Readings the AC adapter. Doing any of these things may result in the risk of fire Against theJNC 7* Classification or electric shock. 15. Do not step on the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an accident or Blood Pressure Categories injury. 16. Do not use a voltage converter. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 165 17. This AC adapter is design
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Preparations Prior to TakingMeasurements P artsIdentification To use this product, the power supplies are required for both the Main unit mainunit andthe wireless displa y. 1 Measuring section Main unit Wireless display Pressure cuff 2 Battery coverf ormain unit Battery cover for main unit Power supply Power supply Bottom of main unit • AA-size LR6 batteries • Exclusive AC adapter (EW31555) Approximately 000 (included) or 3 IR transmitter (onboth sides)
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Preparations Prior to TakingMeasurements P artsIdentification To use this product, the power supplies are required for both the Main unit mainunit andthe wireless displa y. 1 Measuring section Main unit Wireless display Pressure cuff 2 Battery coverf ormain unit Battery cover for main unit Power supply Power supply Bottom of main unit • AA-size LR6 batteries • Exclusive AC adapter (EW31555) Approximately 000 (included) or 3 IR transmitter (onboth sides)
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P artsIdentification (continued) When Usingthe Main Unit withBatteries Wirelessdispla y *Always usealkaline batteries. (4 AA-sizeP anasonic LR6 alkaline batteries) • When replacing batteries, always use 4 fresh alkaline batteries of the Viewfr om Bottom same type from the same manufacturer, and replace them simultaneously. 1. Turnthe main unito verand removethe batter yco ver by slidingit in the direction of the arrow while pressing l
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P artsIdentification (continued) When Usingthe Main Unit withBatteries Wirelessdispla y *Always usealkaline batteries. (4 AA-sizeP anasonic LR6 alkaline batteries) • When replacing batteries, always use 4 fresh alkaline batteries of the Viewfr om Bottom same type from the same manufacturer, and replace them simultaneously. 1. Turnthe main unito verand removethe batter yco ver by slidingit in the direction of the arrow while pressing l
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Insertingthe Batteries into the WirelessDispla y Setting the time and date *Always use alkalinebatteries. (2 AA-sizeLR6 alkalinebatteries) *Please be sureto set thedate and timebef oretaking the first • When replacing batteries, always use fresh alkaline batteries of the measurement after purchasing the blood pressure monitor, or after same type from the same manufacturer, and replace them replacing thebatteries. simultaneously. (If you attemp
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Insertingthe Batteries into the WirelessDispla y Setting the time and date *Always use alkalinebatteries. (2 AA-sizeLR6 alkalinebatteries) *Please be sureto set thedate and timebef oretaking the first • When replacing batteries, always use fresh alkaline batteries of the measurement after purchasing the blood pressure monitor, or after same type from the same manufacturer, and replace them replacing thebatteries. simultaneously. (If you attemp
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3 Placethe wireless displa yin fr ont ofy our T aking aReading bodywhere you can see it easily. • The main unit and the wireless display Advice: transmit/receive the measured values In general, blood pressure measurements are lower on the second through infrared rays. (See page 18.) attempt because you are calmer. • Do not put your hand or any other objects in For people who easily get tense, measuring twice each time is advised. front of the wireless display. When two m
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3 Placethe wireless displa yin fr ont ofy our T aking aReading bodywhere you can see it easily. • The main unit and the wireless display Advice: transmit/receive the measured values In general, blood pressure measurements are lower on the second through infrared rays. (See page 18.) attempt because you are calmer. • Do not put your hand or any other objects in For people who easily get tense, measuring twice each time is advised. front of the wireless display. When two m
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Positions of the mainunit and the wireless display T aking a Reading (continued) Your body reflects infrared • Face the wirelessdispla yto wardsy ou Do not take measurements. rays. into positionwithin reachof y our hand • Within 1 hour of eating or drinking alcohol [withinappr ox. 23 ⅝ (60 cm)]. • Immediately after drinking coffee or tea, or smoking *Do not put y our hand or any other objects • In a moving vehicle in front of the wireless display. • Immediately aft
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Positions of the mainunit and the wireless display T aking a Reading (continued) Your body reflects infrared • Face the wirelessdispla yto wardsy ou Do not take measurements. rays. into positionwithin reachof y our hand • Within 1 hour of eating or drinking alcohol [withinappr ox. 23 ⅝ (60 cm)]. • Immediately after drinking coffee or tea, or smoking *Do not put y our hand or any other objects • In a moving vehicle in front of the wireless display. • Immediately aft
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Movementdetection function T akinga Reading (continued) If movement is detected while measurement is being taken and more Measurement pressure is applied by the pressure cuff, the mark will be displayed. 1 Pressthe On/Off and Star tb uttonon the main • Please redo blood pressure measurement again if the mark flashes unit. or is lit. (1) After the entire display on the wireless display • If the arm to which the pressure cuff is attached is moved while has been lit, th
