Panasonic EW-BW30 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure
Monitor Model EW-BW30 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 31.
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-BW30 is not intended to be used as a diagnostic device.
Contact your physician if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are
indicated.