Fitting The Pressure Cuff; Obtaining Accurate Measurements - Panasonic EW3036 Instrucciones De Operación

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Fitting the pressure cuff

Blood pressure is measured at your left wrist. It is not necessary to roll up
your sleeve or to remove any clothing.
Position the
device in the
middle of the
palm side of approx. 2cm
the wrist.
It should be approx. 2 cm below the base of the wrist;
your wrist should be relaxed and your palm facing up.
Wrist centerline
(1)
(2)
1. Use the 2 cm gauge to correctly
position the device on your
wrist.
• Fold the 2 cm gauge vertically
along the dotted line.
• The gauge can be removed once
you become familiar with position-
ing the device.
2. Place the device on the inside
of your wrist.
• Place the device directly in
contact with the skin.
• The device can be used by
people with a wrist circumference
of 12.5~22.0 cm.
3. Hold the cuff with your thumb
as shown in the diagram and
then fold back the hook and
loop fastener and secure it.
(1) Hold the cuff down with your
thumb.
(2) Firmly wrap and fasten using the hoop and
loop fastener. A loosely applied pressure
cuff will result in high blood readings. Pull
up on the fastener, without twisting it, to
remove the unit from your wrist.
Do not remove the hook and loop fastener
by twisting it off.
Be sure to peel it in an upward direction in
alignment with the cuff.
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Obtaining accurate measurements

Always take your blood pressure at the same time while sitting
in the same position and using the same wrist.
It is recommended to check your blood pressure at least twice a day. It is
best in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after work.
• Relax and take a comfortable position on a chair for about 5 minutes
before you take the measurement.
• Avoid to do any heavy work or sport for approx. 1 hour before the
measurement.
• Avoid to eat, drink (coffee, alcohol) or smoke cigarette for approx. 1 hour
before the measurement.
Always rest for four to five minutes before taking your blood pressure.
Taking measurements while sitting down
1. Place your elbow on the table.
2. Align the device with the level of
your heart.
3. Open and relax your hand with the
palm facing up.
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When sitting down to take your
blood pressure, place the hand
with the device over the other
hand, which should be clenched
slightly as shown above.
Be careful not to touch cuff during
measurement.
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