Panasonic EW-BW30 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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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
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. This unit is not suitable for continuous monitor
ing during medical
emergencies or operations.
10. Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measur
ing blood
pressure. Do not use the unit together with other devices.
11. Improper handling of batteries may result in battery r
upture 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.