Panasonic EW3109 Operating Instructions Manual page 19

Q&A
Q Why are the blood pressure values measured at home different
from those measured at the doctor's office?
Blood pressure varies 24 hours a day.
A In addition,it can change greatly depending on the weather, your
"mental state,exercise,etc.
In particular,there is the phenomenon of"White uniform hypertension"
at doctor's offices,where the blood pressure measured in a doctor's
office is higher because of stress or worry.
In addition,if the blood pressure measured at home is higher than
that measured at the doctor's office,the following points should
be considered and care should be observed where necessary:
Ols the pressure cuff wrapped correctly?
* Make sure that the pressure cuff is not
wrapped too loosely or too tightly.
*|s the pressure cuff wrapped around the upper
arm?
For how to wrap the pressure cuff correctly,
refer to p.27.
@Do you feel worried or irritated?
* Before taking measurements, take 2 or 3 deep
breaths and relax to stabilize blood pressure.
In addition, it is recommended that you sit
quietly for about 4 to 5 minutes before taking
measurements
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Q&A
Q When should I measure my blood pressure?
A. We recommend that you measure your blood pressure 3
times a day.
First time: When you get up in the moring.(This is when your blood pressure is
most typical of its value during the night and when the movements of
your body have had hardly any effect on it.)
Second time:Before eating lunch.(This is when your blood pressure is not affected
by food and when it is most typical of the highest level of the day.)
When you go to bed at night.(This data value is roughly typical of the
average blood pressure value for the day.)
Third time:
Get to konw your blood pressure pattern by measuring your
blood pressure in the moring,at midday and in the late evening,
and use the data you obtain to manage your blood pressure.
Q Why are measured blood pressure values different each time I
take a menasurement?
也
@Blood pressure varies throughout the day,and
can also vary depending on how the pressure
cuff was wrapped or your posture.
Because of this, measurements should be taken
at the same time and under the same conditions
every day.
@For persons taking blood pressure medication,
blood pressure may change greatly due to the
effects of the medication.
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@When taking 2 measurements in succession,
be sure to stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes after
the first measurement before taking the next
measurement.
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