Measurement Accuracy - Panasonic EW3004 Instrucciones De Operación

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Troubleshooting
(cont.)
Symptom
The SYS or DIA is • The pressure cuff is positioned too low.
high. (Please see page 30~31.)
• The pressure cuff is not wrapped around the wrist
properly. (Please see page 29.)
• The person is moving or talking when the measurement
is being carried out. (Please see page 30~31.)
The SYS or DIA is • The position of the pressure cuff is too high.
low. (Please see page 30~31.)
• The person is moving or talking when the measurement
is being carried out. (Please see page 30~31.)
Blood pressure is • The posture of the person is different each time
abnormally high measurements are carried out.
or low. (Please see page 30~31.)
Measurements are • The person is slightly tense when with the healthcare
different from professional, causing the measurements to be
those taken by a different.
doctor. • Relax for ten minutes and then carry out the
Measurements are measurement again.
different each time.
Measurements • There may be major differences in blood pressure
are different from recorded at the wrist and on the upper arm for
those obtained people with peripheral circulatory problems.
using an upper
arm type blood
pressure meter.
If the meter still appears to provide unusual or erroneous readings, consult
your physician. If the meter does not appear to be functioning properly,
contact an authorized service center.
Possible cause
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Measurement accuracy

General
This blood pressure measurement device complies with the European
regulations (EU council directive 93/42/EEC dated June 14, 1993) and
bears the CE mark "CE 0197". The quality of the device has been verified
and it conforms to the following standards:
EN 1060-1 (Dec. 1995) Non-invasive blood pressure measuring
equipment
General requirement
EN 1060-3 (Sep. 1997) Non-invasive blood pressure measuring
equipment
Supplementary requirements for
electromechanical blood pressure measuring
systems
ANSI/AAMI SP10 (1992) Electronic or automated sphygmomanometers
Overall system efficacy
Auscultatory method as the reference standard
EN 60601-1-2 (Nov. 2001) Electromagnetic compatibility and safety for
medical electrical equipment
The CE mark serves to facilitate the free movement of goods between the
member countries of the EU.
Panasonic ensures accurate measurement
The seal confirms that each Diagnostec has been checked for
accurate measurement at the Matsushita plant. It is
recommended that the device be recalibrated every 3 years
starting with the year printed on the seal.
When the device has been repaired or the seal has been rendered illegible,
the accuracy of the device should be assumed to be inaccurate. In such
cases, it is recommended that the device be submitted for recalibration.
GB
CALIBRATED UNTIL
2008
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