Panasonic EW3153, EW3153W User Manual

Instructions

Model

Upper Arm Blood Pressure

EW3153

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

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Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Automatic Arm Blood Pressure
Monitor Model EW3153 is a device intended to measure systolic and
diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using
a pressurized cuff on the arm. The device is not intended for use on
infants and children. The device is designed for home use only, not for
ambulatory measurement (measurement recorded continuously during
the day).

Specification of this device including pulse rate (30–160 pulse/min. +/–
5%) are listed in page 29.

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, Manual, Electronic or automated
sphygmomanometers.

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

Flashing System for hypertensive readings are 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 EW3153 is not intended to be used as a diagnostic device.
Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are
indicated.

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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 .......................................................................... 8

Preparations Prior to Taking Measurements ............................................. 9

Parts Identification .................................................................................. 10

When Using the Main Unit with the AC Adapter ..................................... 11

When Using the Main Unit with Batteries ............................................... 12

Inserting the Batteries into the Wireless Display .................................... 13

Setting the Time and Date ...................................................................... 14

Taking a Reading .................................................................................... 15

Storing and Calling up Blood Pressure Readings .................................. 24

Comparing AM and PM Average Systolic Blood Pressure ..................... 27

After Use ................................................................................................. 28

Specifications ......................................................................................... 29

Q & A ...................................................................................................... 30

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 33

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Blood Pressure
Monitor EW3153.

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.

Basics of Blood Pressure

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 mmHg over 80 mmHg (120/80), for
example, your systolic pressure is 120 mmHg while your diastolic pressure
is 80 mmHg.

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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.

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.

4. 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.

5. T

ry 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-

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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 f
The following situations may cause substantial variations in blood

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pressure readings and should therefore be avoided at least

or about 5 minutes before taking the measurement.

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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

6. 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.

7. This unit is designed f

or use by adults. Consult with your physician

before using this unit on a child. Do not use on infants or toddlers.

8. This unit is not suitab

le for continuous monitoring during medical

emergencies or operations.

9. Do not use the unit f

or any purpose other than measuring blood

pressure. Do not use the unit together with other devices.

10. Improper handling of batter

ies 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 tur

n 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.

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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. 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.

5. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.

6. When cleaning, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before
cleaning. Also, do not plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.

7. Do not spill w
Doing so may cause electric shock, short-circuiting, or product
damage.

8. Do not use the A
outlet loosely. Doing so may result in electric shock or short-circuiting.

9. If the product does not oper
and unplug the AC adapter immediately, and request inspection and
service. Failure to do so could result in the risk of an accident, electric
shock, or fire.

10. When using the A
outlet. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or short-circuiting.

11. When the product is not in use
outlet. Failure to do so could result in deterioration of the insulation due
to dust or moisture, causing a leakage electricity fire.

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2. When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the cord. Always grasp
the AC adapter body and unplug it. Failure to do so could result in the
risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire.

13. Do not inser
it. Doing so could result in the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, or
fire.

14. Do not scr
adapter cord. In addition, do not place heavy objects on top of the cord

ater on the main unit, wireless display or AC adapter.

C adapter if it is damaged or if it plugs into the AC

ate properly or seems strange, stop use

C adapter, make sure it is fully inserted into the AC

, unplug the AC adapter from the AC

t any object in the AC adapter or allow debris to collect on

atch, damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or twist the AC

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100

80

160140120

Stage 2 Hypertension SBP165

DBP105

Blood Pressure Categories

e.g.:

e.g.:

e.g.

:

e.g.:

Stage 1 Hypertension SBP150

DBP 95

Prehypertension SBP130

DBP 85

Normal SBP115

DBP 75

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

or pinch it with objects. Do not wrap the cord around the main unit and
the AC adapter. Doing any of these things may result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.

15. Do not step on the A

C adapter. Doing so may cause an accident or

injury.

16. Do not use a v

oltage converter. Doing so may cause fire or electric

shock.

17. This A

C adapter is designed for use only with Panasonic Blood
Pressure Monitor, model EW3153. Use with other electrical devices
may result in death or serious personal injury.

18. AL

WAYS unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before

performing maintenance.

19. Do not let this product to be used b

y children.

20. Do not let this product to be used by people who cannot express their
feelings, or who cannot operate the product by themselves. Do not use
the unit on an arm where a catheter has been inserted. Such use may
result in an accident or injury.

1. Use AC adapter only with electrical outlet of voltages marked on name

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plate. For use in the U.S.A., use AC adapter only with AC 120 V
electrical outlet. Use with electrical outlets at other voltages may results
in the risk of fire, electric shock, or burns.

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. Do not allow any material to drape over the AC adapter. Doing so could

result in the risk of fire.

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3. Do not modify or attempt to repair the product or AC adapter by
yourself.
Doing so could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury.

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Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings

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160140120

Stage 2 Hypertension SBP165

DBP105

Blood Pressure Categories

e.g.:

e.g.:

e.g.

:

e.g.:

Stage 1 Hypertension SBP150

DBP 95

Prehypertension SBP130

DBP 85

Normal SBP115

DBP 75

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

Against the JNC 7* Classification

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

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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,

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please consult your physician.

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Preparations Prior to Taking Measurements

To use this product, the power supplies are required for both the
main unit and the wireless display.

Main unit

Wireless display

Power supply

Exclusive AC adapter (EW31555)

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(included) or
4 AA-size Panasonic LR6 batteries

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Approximately 150 measurements
can be taken.
Depending on the conditions,
battery life may be dramatically
shorter.

Use of the main unit with the

dedicated AC adapter (EW31555)
(included) is recommended.

Main unit and wireless display are not sold separately and cannot be
purchased as replacement parts.

For Batteries

Unit with batteries can be used up to 6 times a day when using

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Panasonic Alkaline batteries (AA-sized LR6 batteries) under the following
conditions:
Room temperature: 73 °F (23 °C)
Pressurized to 170 mmHg
Circumference of the arm: 11-51/64 (30 cm)
If batteries other than alkaline batteries are used or batteries are used in

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a room colder than 73 °F (23 °C), and when measuring a person with
thin arms or high blood pressure, battery life may be dramatically
shortened.
*Use alkaline batteries. (Panasonic Oxyride batteries can also be used.)

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Power supply

2 AA-size LR6 batteries

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Approximately 2000
measurements can be taken.

Parts Identification

Main unit

View from Top

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Measuring section

Pressure cuff

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Battery cover for main unit

Battery cover
for main unit

Bottom of main unit

3

IR transmitter (on both sides)

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Connector

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Arm support

The angle of this product can be
adjusted so that measurements can
be taken without having to be in a
forced posture.

Elbow rest

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Quick air release button

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Handle

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On/Off and Start button

Power cord

Plug

AC adaptor

AC Adapter (EW31555)
(included)

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