Obtaining Accurate Measurements - Panasonic EW3004 Instrucciones De Operación

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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.
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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Relax your hand and allow the
wrist to droop slightly as shown
below.
If the device is placed at If the device is placed at
a height lower than the a height higher than the
heart then the resulting heart then the resulting
readings may be higher readings may be lower
than your actual blood than your actual blood
pressure. pressure.
To obtain accurate readings, the following actions should also be avoided
during measurements.
• Do not touch the device.
• Do not change position or move your wrist or fingers.
• Do not talk.
[CAUTION]
Keep away from cellular telephones and other sources of electromagnetic
radiation. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning.
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Do not take measurements in the positions
shown below as they will be inaccurate.
Do not bend your Do not clench
wrist inward. your fist.
If you lean forward while
taking measurements
then the resulting
readings may not be
accurate.
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