Panasonic Ew Bw30 Operating Instructions

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Pulse detection mark
4.	 Press	the	Off/On	Start	button.The display will be lit up for approx. 
2 seconds.  
The cuff will begin to inflate automatically.
As measurements are being taken 
during pressurization, operating sounds 
and the rate of pressurization may 
change. This is perfectly normal.
The pulse detection mark will be displayed 
graphically during pressurization when the 
pulse is detected.
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5.	 When	measurements	have	been	
completed, 	blood	pressure	and	pulse	rate	
are	displayed. Pressure will automatically be released 
from the pressure cuff.
If your blood pressure is considered to be 
in the hypertensive range, then the 
readings on the display will flash for 
approx. 6 seconds. (Please see page 21.)
Measurement results are also displayed as 
graph. (Please see page 21.)
The 
 mark will be flash. 
(Please pages 26 and 27 for details 
regarding how to record readings.)
The pulse is estimated over the period of a 
minute based on the pulse rate recorded 
when measurements were being taken.
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6.	 Press	the	Off/On	Start	button	to	turn	off	
the	unit.If you forget to switch the device off, it will 
do so automatically after approx. 5 
 minutes.
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	Measuring	Your	Blood	Pressure	(cont.)
Trend	Graph	FunctionThis blood pressure monitor can display previous measurement 
results in a graph to allow you to see the trend in your blood pressure. 
Measurements taken in the morning are displayed as a graph in stored 
morning data; measurements taken in the evening as a graph in stored 
evening data; and measurements taken at other times as a graph in stored 
data for all time periods. 
(Measurements taken in the morning are measurements taken between 
3:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and measurements taken in the evening are 
measurements taken between 6:00 PM and 2:59 AM.)
Reading	the	GraphBlood pressure values for both systolic and diastolic readings are 
determined as being within normal or hypertensive ranges based on 
definitions and classification of blood pressure levels by the JNC 7. When 
blood pressure is in the high range, the reading displayed on screen 
flashes on and off to alert user.
According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 
140 mmHg

 (Sys.) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high 
blood pressure.
(mmH g
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Systolic
120 140
80 90
(mmH
g
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Diastolic
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
Prehypertension
Normal
Orange
Background color of the Trend Graph
Yellow
Green 
						

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Graph for systolic blood pressure (upper level)
Orange: 160 mmHg
 and over [Hypertension (Stage 1)]
Orange: 140 mmH g
 to 159 mmH g
 [Hypertension (Stage 2)]Yellow: 130 mmH g
 to 139 mmH g
 (Prehypertension)Green: 130 mmH g
 or less (Normal)
Orange: 95 mmH g
 and over [Hypertension (Stage 1)]
Orange: 90 mmH g
 to 94 mmH g
 [Hypertension (Stage 2)]Yellow: 85 mmH g
 to 89 mmH g
 (Prehypertension)Green: 85 mmH g
 or less (Normal)
Graph for diastolic blood pressure (lower level)
Blood pressure readings will flash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high 
blood pressure range.
Switching	the	GraphIt is possible to switch the graph after storing the measurement values or 
when the measurement values are read out. 
Displayed	
graph	will	switch	in	the	following	order	when	the	Graph	
button	is	pressed.
All	time	periods		
(8	recent	
data) All	time	period	weekly	
average	(2	month	data)* Mornings	
	
(8	recent	
data)*
Evening	weekly	average	
(2	month	data)* Evenings		
(8	recent	
data)* Morning	weekly	average	
(2	month	data)*
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	Measuring	Your	Blood	Pressure	(cont.)
About	the	dataWeekly average data uses Sunday to Saturday as one week.
8	recent	graph	display
Most current data
1 previous
2 previous
7 previous
Weekly	average	graph	display	(past	2	months)
Current week average data
1 week previous average data
2 weeks previous average data
7 weeks previous average data
It	is	possible	to	check	older	data	by	pressing	the	Memory/Recall	
button	in	each	screen.
Applicable graph area is displayed flashing, and the value is displayed. 
When you reach the leftmost data on the graph, you can display older 
data by pressing the Memory/Recall button.
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	Movement	Detection	Function
If movement is detected while measurement is being carried out and more 
pressure is applied by the pressure cuff, the  mark will be displayed.
Please carry out blood pressure measurement again if the 
 mark 
flashes or is lit.
If the hand or wrist to which the pressure cuff is attached is moved while 
measurement is being carried out (e.g. wrist is bent suddenly), in some 
cases correct measurements may not be obtained.
When movement has been detected during measurement, the 
 
mark flashes when the blood pressure reading obtained during that 
measurement is displayed. 
(If this reading is saved, the 
 mark will be lit up whenever it is 
recalled.) 
Movement Mark Explanation
FlashingMovement has been detected.
The hand or wrist has been bent suddenly.
The muscles in the hand or wrist have been 
tensed.
The hand or wrist has been moved, etc.
With proper posture, please take the measurement 
again after measurement has been completed 
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Flashing
Lit Movement has been detected that will significantly 
affect the reading.
Significant movement has been detected.
Movement has been detected repeatedly.
Significant hand or wrist movement has been 
detected, etc.
Please take the measurement again (A 
 will 
appear on the display).
*   A 
 will also appear on the display in the 
following cases:
When the pressure cuff hook-and-loop fastener 
has become loose, etc.
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*    This function is designed to help you to take measurements accurately

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Even if the Movement mark is not displayed, we recommend that 
measurements be taken 2–3 times in a comfortable position in order to 
obtain an accurate reading.
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	Irregular	Pulse	Function
If the pulse rate varies by more than ±25 % from the average while a 
measurement is being taken, when measurement is completed the  
mark will be displayed. The 
 mark will lit after approximately 6 seconds of blinking when the 
measurement is completed.
If the 
 mark is lit, please take the measurement again.
In some cases, if the pulse rate fluctuates greatly while a measurement 
is being taken, it may be impossible to obtain an accurate reading.
If you save a reading where an irregular pulse was recorded, the  
mark will be displayed when you recall that reading.
Even if the  mark is displayed, this doesn’t mean whether or not the 
pulse is, in fact, irregular.
*    This function is designed to act as a guide to help you to obtain 
accurate readings (please see page 14). 
Even if the 
 mark is not displayed, we recommend that you take 
measurements 2–3 times at rest. 
*   If the 
 mark is frequently displayed, please consult a health 
professional for your health condition.
Don’t	try 	to	interpret	readings	or	attempt	to	treat	any	condition	
yourself.	
Al wa
ys	

follow	the	guidance	of	a	health	professional. 	
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When	an	Error	Occurs	During	Measurement
A  will appear on the display to indicate that 
measurement was unsuccessful and should be performed 
again.
Before performing another measurement, always press the Off/On 
Start button to turn off the unit and make sure to allow a rest period of 
4 to 5 minutes before starting again.
Advice:
In general, blood pressure measurements are lower on the second 
attempt because you are calmer.
For people who easily get tense, measuring twice each time is advised.
It is recommended to store all values when performing two 
measurements or more.
When taking two measurements, always stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes 
after the first measurement before taking the second measurement.
	Saving	and	Recalling	Data
This unit can store a maximum of 270 measurement values.
Saving	ReadingsAll data is retained even when the batteries go flat or are changed.
When measurements are taken and no date has been set, the date and 
time will be recorded as “
”.1.	 After	measurement	has	been	completed, 	
press	the	Memory/Recall	button.
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(After approx. 
2 seconds)
(After approx. 
2 seconds)
(After approx.

 
2 seconds)
(After appro x.

 
2 seconds)
(Data 
number)
(Year)
(Date)
(Time)
2.	 Saving	complete. 	
Up to 270 sets of readings can be stored in 
memory and each is assigned a number. 
When the limit is reached, any new readings 
are recorded over existing readings starting 
with the oldest ones. The data numbers will 
also be changed.
It is not possible to save readings when 
measurement has not been carried out 
successfully (i.e. when a 
 is displayed). 
As nothing will be recorded the data number 
will not be changed.
When the 
 mark is displayed for the pulse 
rate, readings can be saved.
The memory number, measurement year, 
date, and time are alternately displayed in 
approximately 2 seconds.
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Recalling	Stored	DataReadings can be recalled after being saved without having to first turn the 
device on.
1.	 Press	the	Memory/Recall	button.
The average of all recorded readings will be 
displayed.
The 
 mark will be displayed.
If, for example, 270 sets of readings have 
been saved in the memory then the average 
of those 270 sets of readings will be 
displayed.
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	Saving	and	Recalling	Data	(cont.) 
						

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(After approx. 
2 seconds)
(After approx. 
2 seconds)
(After approx.

 
2 seconds)
(After appro x.

 
2 seconds)
(Data 
number)
(Year)
(Date)
(Time)
2.	 Press	the	Memory/Recall	button	again	to	
display	the	most	recent	reading.Each time you press the Memory/Recall 
button another set of readings will be 
displayed, starting with the next most recent 
readings.
The memory number, measurement year, 
date, and time are alternately displayed in 
approximately 2 seconds.
Applicable part of the graph will flash.
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3.	 Press	the	Off/On	Start	button	to	turn	off	the	
device.
The device will turn off automatically after 
30 seconds if you f
 orget to turn it off. 
Deleting	all	data	stored	in	the	memory
(1)   Call up the data of the user to delete.
(2)   Press the Memory/Recall button again and hold it down for 
more than three seconds to delete all data. 
* It is not possible to delete individual readings.
(3)   When all data has been deleted, 
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	Comparing	AM	and	PM	Average	Blood	Pressure
Average AM and PM systolic and diastolic blood pressures are displayed 
in order to allow you to compare readings from both time periods.
Use of the AM and PM average blood pressure comparison function can 
aid in the detection of a blood pressure pattern known as “early morning 
surge” in which blood pressure rises rapidly in the morning.
These can only be compared when year, date and time have set up.
These can be compared after readings have been saved, and even when 
the unit is turned off.
1.	 Press	the		button.
The average AM and PM systolic blood 
pressure will be displayed.
AM… 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
PM… 6:00 PM to 2:59 AM The average systolic blood pressure 
recorded during the time periods shown 
above will be displayed.
When the time has not been recorded or a 
single reading has been recorded, “
” will 
be displayed.
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2.	 Press	 the		
	button	again.
The average AM and PM diastolic blood 
pressure will be displayed.
The AM and PM average systolic and 
diastolic blood pressures are displayed 
alternately with each press of the button.
3.	 Press 	

the	Off/On	Start	button	to	switch	off	
the	unit.
If you forget to switch off the unit it will do so 
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