Panasonic Ew 3003 Operating Instructions

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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...

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 3
Basics of Blood Pressure................................................. 3
Important Instructions Before Use ................................... 4
Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation ............. 6
Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against 
the JNC 7 Classification................................................... 6
Name and Function of Each Product Part...

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Important Instructions Before Use
1.Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure
measurements should only be interpreted by a health professional who
is familiar with your medical history.
2. If you are taking medication, consult with your physician to determine the
most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. NEVER change
a prescribed medication without first consulting with your physician.
3. For persons with irregular or unstable circulation resulting from diabetes,...

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Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
1. Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks.
2. Do not insert foreign objects into any openings.
3. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
4. Do not crush the pressure cuff.
5. If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 0°C, leave it in a warm
place for about 15 minutes before using it. Otherwise, the cuff may not
inflate properly.
6. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.
Easily Check Your Blood...

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Name and Function of Each Product Part
Display
On/Off Start button2cm gauge
Memory/Recall button
Pressure cuff
With anti-bacterial 
deodorizing treatment
Battery cover
Main body
Storage case
When to Change Batteries
Change the batteries when the battery symbol
(Fig. 3) appears on the display or when no data is
displayed even when the On/Off button is
pressed.
Fig. 3 Fig. 1
Inserting/Replacing Batteries
1.Remove the unit from its storage case
(Fig. 2-a).
2. Push the battery cover in the direction of...

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Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement
When measuring your blood pressure at your wrist, the pressure 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...

12 11IMPORTANT:
•Measure your blood pressure at the same time and under the same
conditions every day if possible. The ideal time to measure your blood
pressure is in the morning immediately after waking up, while you are still
relatively calm. If this is not possible, try to take your blood pressure prior
to breakfast, before you become active.
•Relax and take measurements in a comfortable position.
•Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking a measurement.
•Keep still and do not speak during...

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Flash warning system for hypertensive readings
13If 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...

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Calling up readings from memory
Readings can be recalled after being saved without
having to switch the unit on.
1. Press the Memory/Recall button.
•The average readings of all recorded measurements
are displayed.
•The  mark will be displayed (Fig. 10-a).
•When, for example, readings from 21 measurements
have been saved the average of the readings from 21
measurements will be displayed.
2. Press the Memory/Recall button to display readings
starting with from the most recent measurement.
•Each time...

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Care and Maintenance
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. Fold the pressure cuff as indicated.
(Fig. 11-a)
2.Put the blood...