Panasonic EW3006 User Manual [en, es]

Panasonic*

Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

Monitor de Presión Arterial de Muñeca

Operating Instructions

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Model No. EW3006

Modelo No. EW3006

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.

Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec'^'” Wrist Biood Pressure Monitor Modei EW3006 is a device intended to measure systoiic and diastoiic biood pressure and puise rate of an aduit individuai by using a pressurized cuff on the ieft wrist. The device is not intended for use on infants and chiidren. The device is designed for home use oniy, not for ambuiatory measurement (measurement recorded continuousiy during the day).

Specification of this device inciuding puise rate (30 -160 puise/min. +/- 5%) are iisted in page 22.

Biood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivaient to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscuitation method, within the iimits prescribed by the American Nationai Standard, Manuai, Eiectronic or automated sphygmomanometers.

If you suffer from disorder of heart rhythm, known as arrhythmia oniy use this blood pressure monitor in consultation with your doctor. In certain cases oscillometric measurement method can produce incorrect readings.

Flash warning system for hypertensive readings is based on blood pressure values classified in the paper: “JNC 7 Express; The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; National Institute of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National High Blood Pressure Education Program; NIH Publication No. 03-5233; May 2003.” The display values are generally known, but not proven, to be an indicator of your blood pressure.

The EW3006 is not intended to be a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are indicated.

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...............................................................	7
Name and Function of Each Product Part..................................	8
Preparations prior to taking measurements............................	9
When to Change Batteries...........................................................	9
Positioning the Pressure Cuff...................................................	10
Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement................	12
Taking measurements while sitting down.............................	12
Measuring Your Blood Pressure...............................................	15
Flash warning system for hypertensive readings.................	16
Movement detection function..................................................	18
Irregular pulse function............................................................	19
Storing blood pressure readings............................................	20
Calling up readings from memory..........................................	21
Storing the Monitor.....................................................................	22
Specifications..............................................................................	22
Care and Maintenance................................................................	23
Troubleshooting..........................................................................	24

Product and part specifications are subject to change without notice.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Wrist Biood Pressure Monitor EW3006.

Measuring your own biood pressure is an important way of monitoring your heaith. High biood pressure (hypertension) is a major heaith probiem which can be treated effectiveiy once detected. Measuring your biood pressure between doctor visits on a reguiar basis in the comfort of your home, and keeping a record of the measurements, wiii heip you monitor any significant changes in your biood pressure. Keeping an accurate record of your biood pressure wiii heip your doctor diagnose and possibiy prevent any heaith probiems in the future.

Basics of Blood Pressure

Your heart acts iike a pump, sending biood surging through your biood vesseis each time it contracts. Biood pressure is the pressure exerted by biood pumped from the heart on the waiis of biood 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.

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, 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 pressur 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.

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 foiiowing 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

-when in a moving vehicle

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 equipment or other devices with strong electrical fields. To prevent such interference, use the unit at a sufficient distance from such devices or turn the devices off.

8.This unit is designed for use by adults. Consult with your physician before using this unit on a child. Do not use on infants or toddlers.

9.This unit 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. Do not use the unit together with other devices.

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 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 attempt to recharge the batteries included with the unit.

Differences in Biood Pressure Vaiues Measured at the Wrist Versus at the Upper Arm

For persons with peripheral circulatory disorders* resulting from diabetes, liver or kidney disease, arteriosclerosis or hypertension, etc., there may be variations in blood pressure values measured at the wrist versus at the upper arm.

Therefore, always consult with a health professional rather than attempting to interpret blood pressure measurements yourself.

*Persons with underlying medical conditions with bad circulation in their hands and feet.

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 (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.

Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Classification

Blood Pressure Categories

(mmHg)

a.	Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 165
m
a	DBP 105

100

Stage 1 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 150 DBP 95

90

Prehypertension e.g.: SBP 130 DBP 85

80

Normal e.g.:SBP115 DBP 75

120 140

160 (mmHg)

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

If the two blood pressure measurements (systolic, diastolic) fall into separate categories, your level Is classified In the higher of the two categories. For example, a Stage 2 systolic reading, but a diastolic pressure reading In the normal range.

*JNC 7: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure

National Institute of Health (NIH) Publication; No. 03-5233, May 2003

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.

Name and Function of Each Product Part

Fig.1

Batteries

•Panasonic alkaline batteries (LR03/AAA/Micro) can be used for approxi­ mately 300 measurements (approximately 3 months, 3 times a day), at an ambient temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) at 170 mmHg for a wrist circumfer­ ence of 17 cm (6-3/4").

(The batteries included are not guaranteed for the full life of brand new alkaline batteries as specified.)

•Battery life may be shortened if the ambient temperature is low.

•The number of measurements that can be taken with a set of batteries will be drastically reduced if batteries other than alkaline batteries are used. Use only alkaline batteries.

•Please replace both batteries at the same time and ensure that they are of the same type and make.

Preparations prior to taking measurements

Remove the unit from its storage case, inserting dry ceii batteries.

(1)Remove the battery case by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.

(2)insert the batteries, ensuring the correct poiarity (Fig. 2-a).

2. Siide the battery case back into piace on the main body untii it ciicks into piace (Fig. 2-b).

Fig. 2-b

When to Change Batteries	Fig.3

Change the batteries when the battery symboi (Fig. 3) appears on the display or when no data is displayed even when the On/Off button is pressed.

NOTES: • Batteries are included only for testing purposes and with no guarantee of battery life.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•The batteries’ power output is impaired at low temperatures.

Caution: Do not throw batteries into a fire. Doing so may result in an accident or explosion.

Positioning the Pressure Cuff

CAUTIONS:

•Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring biood pressure. Aiso, do not use the unit in conjunction with other devices, improper use may cause a maifunction or personai injury.

•Keep the unit out of the reach of chiidren.

1. Remove your watch and any	Fig. 4-a
jeweiry from your ieft hand.

2.Wrap the cuff around the wrist and secure it with hook-and-ioop fastener.

The unit can be used by persons with a wrist circumference of 12.5

~22.0 cm (5" ~ 8-3/4") (Fig. 4-a). Wrap the pressure cuff around the wrist in such a way that the positioning mark is aligned with the center of the wrist with your wrist bent outwards.

3.In order to secure the blood pressure cuff in the proper position on the wrist, place your right thumb on the shorter side of the cuff (Hook fastener) pressing firmly while attaching to it the longer side of the cuff (Loop fastener). The pressure cuff should be fastened snugly with the display facing outward from your inner wrist (palm side).

Make sure that the pressure cuff is fixed firmly against your wrist, while also assuring it is centered on your wrist. If the pressure cuff is too loose, this will result in a false blood pressure measurement.

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■To remove the unit from your wrist, puii up on the ionger side of the cuff without twisting it.

When taking blood pressure measurements using the right hand, position the pressure cuff as shown in the diagram.

The unit can be used on either the ieft or the right wrist.

However, as it is said that there can be a difference of up to lOmmHg between the ieft and the right wrists, piease ensure that you always use the same wrist.

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Correct Position for Biood 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 whiie sitting down

Fig. 5-a	1.	Rest your elbows on a table or
		other level surface.
	2.	Hold the arm so that the cuff Is at
		heart level.
	3.	With the palm of the hand facing
		up, release any tenseness In
		your muscles.

When taking blood pressure measurements while seated, please place your arm on top of the storage case once you have attached the pressure cuff.

If measurements are taken with the wrist or hand In the following positions, accurate measurements may not be possible.

Wrist Is bent Inwards.	Wrist is tense and
	fist Is being made.

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If the blood pressure monitor Is positioned lower than the heart, the measured blood pressure value

If the posture applies pressure to the stomach (leaning fon/vard), accurate measurements may not

Do not move your body, your arm, or your fingers while taking

If the blood pressure monitor Is positioned higher than the heart, the measured blood pressure value

Do not touch the blood pressure monitor while taking measurements.

Do not talk while taking measurements.

Do not use close to cellular phones or other devices which emit electromagnetic waves. Doing so may result in malfunction.

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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 brealdast, 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

Fig. 6-a

On/Off I]

Fig. 6-c

Fig. 6-d

SYS. I mmHg I

DIA. 8? mmHg

Pulse	n p
/min. A it

Fig. 6-e

On/Off

Snrt_

Relax during measurements.

1.Place the storage case under your arm. (Please see correct position for measurement on pages 12-14.)

2.Press the On/Off and Start button (Fig. 6-a).

•Everything on the display will be shown for approx. 2 seconds, apart from the battery symbol (Fig. 6-b).

•The cuff will begin to inflate automatically.

Changing inflation speeds and operating sounds occur during inflation and are a normal part of the measurements that are being performed at this time.

•Once your pulse rate is detected, the V mark will flash on the display (Fig. 6-c).

3.Blood pressure values together with pulse rate are displayed when the measurement Is complete (Fig. 6-d).

•The air in the pressure cuff is released automatically.

•Displayed readings will flash (for approx. 6 seconds) when in the high blood pressure range.

•The (E) mark will flash on the screen to Indicate that readings may be recorded.

(See page 20 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 On/Off and Start button to switch off the unit (Fig. 6-e).

•If you forget to switch the unit off. It will do so automatically after approx. 5 minutes.

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Flash warning system for hypertensive readings

If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading dispiayed on screen fiashes on and off to aiert user.

According to JNC 7 Ciassification, vaiues consistentiy in excess of 140 mmHg (Sys.) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high biood pressure.

Fig. 7		Diastolic
Vi		(mmHg)	Hypertension
SYS., I
mmHg "			(Stage 1, Stage 2)
DIA.	B?	90
			Prehypertension
mmHg		80
Pulse
			Normal
/min.
	’		120 140 (mmHg)
					Systolic

'Blood pressure readings wiii fiash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high biood pressure range (Fig. 7).

Systoiic biood pressure: 140 mmHg and over Diastoiic biood pressure: 90 mmHg and over (Only when measurement is compiete)

When an Error Occurs During Measurement

Fig. 8	An E will appear on the display to indicate that measure­
	ment was unsuccessful and should be performed again
	(Fig. 8).
	Before performing another measurement, always press the
	On/Off and Start button to turn off the unit and make sure to
	allow a rest period of 4 to 5 minutes betbre starting again.
	Please consult your doctor without delay if the blood
	pressure indicator repeatedly draws attention to elevated
	blood pressure values.

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