Panasonic EW-BW10W User Manual

Operating Instructions

Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

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Instrucciones de Uso

Monitor de presión arteriai de muñeca

Modei No7№ de Modeio EW-BW10

Before operating this device, piease read these instructions compieteiy and save this manuai for future use.

Antes de utilizar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y conserve este manual para futura referencia.

Panasonic Oscillometric Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW-BW10 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 wrist. The device Is not Intended for use on neonatal, Infants and children. The device Is designed for home use only, not for ambulatory measurement (measurement recorded continuously during the day).

Specifications of this device are listed in page 22.

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 EW-BW10 is not Intended to be used as a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are Indicated.

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I Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................. 3

Basics of Biood Pressure ..................................................................... 3

Important Instructions Before Use

Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reiiabie Operation ................................ 6

Easiiy Check Your Biood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Ciassification

Diagram of the Device............................................................................ 8

Inserting/Repiacing Batteries ............................................................... 9

Fitting the Pressure Cuff.......................................................................10

Obtaining Accurate Measurements

Measuring Your Biood Pressure .........................................................14

Movement Detection Function

Irreguiar Puise Function ......................................................................18

Saving and Recaiiing Data....................................................................19

After Use Specifications

Expianation of Rating Piate Symbois..................................................22

Care and Maintenance...........................................................................23

Troubieshooting ....................................................................................24

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I Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Wrist Biood Pressure Monitor EW-BW10.

Measuring your own biood 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.

I 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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I Important Instructions Before Use

Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a health care professional who is familiar with your medical history.

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.

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 socalled “base blood pressure”) is in the morning just after waking up, before having breakfast and before any major activity or exercise. If

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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

- when in a moving vehicle Blood pressure will be lower than usual:

- after taking a bath

- after drinking alcohol

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.

This unit is designed for use by adults. Consult with your physician

before using this unit on a child. Do not use on neonatal, infants and children.

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.

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g. Do not short-circuit batteries. h. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries inciuded with the unit.

12. Piease remove the cuff if abnormai operation, such as proionged overinfiation, is observed.

I Differences in Biood Pressure Values 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.

I 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 32 °F (0 °C), leave it in a warm place for about 15 minutes before using it. Othenwise, 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

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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 Nationai 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.

Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP165

100

Stage 1 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 150

Prehypertension e.g.: SBP 130

Normal e.g.: SBP 115

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

DBP 85

DBP 75

120 140 160 (mmHg)

DBP105

DBP 95

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I Diagram of the Device

* Only use alkaline batteries.

Body

Display

This product includes:

• Main unit

• Storage case

• Batteries

• Operating Instructions

• Guarantee card

'Specifications of the product or parts may be changed without prior

notice.

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