Panasonic EW3002 User Manual
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
A Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America
One Panasonic Way 3D-1
Secaucus, NJ 07094
No.1 EN,SP
© 2002 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China
For questions or assistance with your blood pressure
Operating Instructions
Model No. EW3002
Modelo No. EW3002
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
Instrucciones de
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monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552.
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PRECISE LOGIC
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Monitor de presión arterial de
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Wrist Blood Pressure
Monitor EW3002. Designed for easy, one-touch operation, this
monitor incorporates Precise Logic™ technology to provide
accurate, reliable measurements. It comes with a handy carrying
case that also serves as an armrest during measurement.
Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of
monitoring your health. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a
major health problem which can be treated effectively once
detected. Measuring your blood pressure between doctor visits on
a regular basis in the comfort of your home, and keeping a record
of the measurements, will help you monitor any significant changes
in your blood pressure. Keeping an accurate record of your blood
pressure will help your doctor diagnose and possibly prevent any
health problems in the future.
Table of Contents
Basics of Blood Pressure • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
Important Instructions Before Use
Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
Name and Function of Each Product Part
Inserting/Replacing Batteries
When to Change Batteries
Positioning the Pressure Cuff
Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement
Taking measurements while sitting down
Taking measurements while lying down
Measuring Your Blood Pressure
World Health Organization Guidelines
Recalling Stored Data
Deleting Data
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About the Precise Logic™ Measurement System
Care and Maintenance
Storing the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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Basics of Blood Pressure
Important Instructions Before Use
Your heart acts like a pump, sending blood surging through your
blood vessels each time it contracts. Blood pressure is the pressure
exerted by blood pumped from the heart on the walls of blood
vessels. Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart
contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. Diastolic pressure is
the pressure exerted when the heart expands, or relaxes. When
you or your doctor take your blood pressure, both your systolic and
diastolic pressures are measured. If your blood pressure
measurement is 120 over 80 (120/80), for example, your systolic
pressure is 120 while your diastolic pressure is 80.
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, liver disease, arteriosclerosis or other medical conditions,
there may be variations in blood pressure values measured at the
wrist versus at the upper arm. Monitoring the trends in your blood
pressure taken at either the arm or the wrist is nevertheless useful
and important.
4. Blood pressure can vary based on many factors, including age,
gender, weight and physical condition. In general, a person’s blood
pressure is lower during sleep and higher when he or she is active.
Blood pressure can change easily in response to physiological
changes. The setting in which a person’s blood pressure is
measured can also affect the results. Having one’s blood pressure
measured by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic can
cause nervousness and may result in a temporarily elevated
reading. Because blood pressure measurements taken in a clinical
setting can vary considerably from those taken at home, a person’s
blood pressure should be measured not only occasionally in the
doctor’s office, but also on a regular basis at home. Also, if you find
that your blood pressure is lower at home, this is not unusual. To
accurately compare with your physician’s reading, take your
Panasonic blood pressure monitor to your doctor’s office and
compare readings in this setting.
5. People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular 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.
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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 pressure (to obtain your so-
called “base blood pressure”) is in the morning just after waking
up, before having breakfast and before any major activity or
exercise. If this is not possible, however, try to take measurements
at a specified time prior to breakfast, and before you have become
active. You should relax for about 5 minutes before taking the
measurement.
• The following situations may cause substantial variations in blood
pressure readings and should therefore be avoided at least 30
minutes prior to taking your blood pressure.
Blood pressure will be higher than usual:
–when you are excited or tense
–when you 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 device is used near a
television, microwave oven, X-ray equipment or other devices with
strong electrical fields. To prevent such interference, use the
monitor at a sufficient distance from such devices or turn the
devices off.
8. This device is designed for use by adults. Consult with your
physician before using this device on a child. Do not use on infants
or toddlers.
9. This device is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical
emergencies or operations.
10. Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood
pressure. Also, do not use the unit in combination with any other
equipment.
11. Improper handling of batteries may result in battery rupture or in
corrosion from battery leakage. Please observe the following to
ensure proper use of batteries.
a. Be sure to turn off the power of the device after use.
b. Do not mix different types or sizes of batteries.
c. Change all batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new
batteries.
d. Be sure to insert batteries with correct polarity, as instructed.
e. Remove batteries when they are worn out, and dispose of them
properly according to all applicable environmental regulations.
f. Do not disassemble batteries or throw them into a fire.
g. Do not short-circuit batteries.
h. Do not charge the batteries included with this unit.
Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
1. Do not drop the device. 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 (32°F), 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.
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Name and Function of Each Product Part
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Inserting/Replacing Batteries
1. Grasp the battery cover and remove it to the left as shown in Fig. 2-a.
2. Insert two 1.5 V alkaline (AAA/LR03) batteries, observing the (+) and (-)
signs to ensure correct polarity.
3. Close the battery cover until it clicks into place (Fig. 2-b).
• Approximately 500 measurements can be taken with a new set of
Panasonic alkaline batteries (at an ambient temperature of 22°C
(71.6°F), pressurization of 180 mmH ).
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• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• The batteries’ power output is impaired at low temperatures.
• The performance of the batteries included with the product may be
affected somewhat according to factors such as the amount of time past
since the date of manufacture.
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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.
CAUTION:
Do not throw batteries into a fire. Doing so
may result in an accident or explosion.
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Positioning the Pressure Cuff
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1.5 cm (1/2")
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.
1. Remove your watch and any jewelry from
your left hand.
2. Place the monitor on the palm side of your
wrist, roughly 1.5 cm (1/2") below your
palm as shown in Fig. 4, and secure it with
the hook-and-loop tape so that it fits
comfortably (is neither too tight nor too
loose).
3. Make sure that the display is on the inside
of your wrist (palm side up). Also, center
the unit on your wrist.
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.
Taking measurements while sitting down
1. Place your elbow on a table.
2. Using the hard carrying case or other object as a support, position your
wrist at heart level.
• Your blood pressure measurement will be too low if you hold your hand
too high, or too high if you hold your hand too low.
3. Open and relax your hand with the palm
facing up. Closing your hand will cause
inaccurate readings.
• Do not bend your wrist inward. Bending
your wrist will cause inaccurate readings.
4. Empty bladder, if possible, before taking
blood pressure.
Fig. 5
Taking measurements while lying down
1. Lie on your back.
2. Rest your wrist on a support or cushion with the palm side facing up;
position your wrist at heart level.
3. Open and relax your hand with the palm facing up. Closing your hand will
cause inaccurate readings.
• Do not bend your wrist inward. Bending your wrist will cause inaccurate
readings.
4. Empty bladder, if possible, before
taking blood pressure.
IMPORTANT:
• 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 measurement. Blood pressure can
fluctuate with the slightest change, such as tensing your muscles or
changing your posture.
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Measuring Your Blood Pressure
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Relax during measurements.
1. To begin measurement, press the Start (On/Off) button (Fig. 7).
• The LCD display will show 888 and then switch to 0. The pressure cuff
will automatically inflate (Fig. 8).
• The pressure gradually decreases and when the pulse is detected, the
heart mark will blink (Fig. 10).
Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Error
• If “E” (meaning error) appears in the display (Fig.12)
Fig. 12
during measurement, an error has occurred, e.g., you
have moved your hand during measurement. In this case,
turn the unit off, wait at least 5 minutes and measure
again.
3. A measurement is automatically stored in the memory.
• Up to 21 measurements can be stored and recalled
later. After you have stored 21 measurements, the
oldest one will be deleted automatically when you
measure a new one.
4. To switch the unit off, press the Start (On/Off) button.
• The unit switches off automatically approximately 5 minutes after
measurement is completed.
Note:
• During the measurement, the unit may re-inflate once or twice in order to
start at the appropriate pressure level. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
2. When finished, the blood pressure measurement and the pulse rate
(number of beats per minute) are indicated on the display. The air in the
pressure cuff is then automatically released. If the measured values fall
within the hypertension range, the displayed values will blink for about 6
seconds (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
CAUTION:
• For persons with poor circulation resulting from diabetes, liver disease,
arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure or other conditions, there may be
significant differences in blood pressure values measured at the wrist
versus at the upper arm.
• Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis.
• NEVER change a prescribed medication without first consulting with
your physician.
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