IEM Tel-O-Graph GSM plus Manual De Instrucciones página 86

Measuring blood pressure and pulse
Fig. 8: Correct position of blood pressure cuff
6. Once the blood pressure cuff is positioned correctly, fasten the end with the Velcro.
Note
Place the blood pressure cuff so that there is enough room to insert your index and middle fingers between the
skin and the material of the blood pressure cuff.
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5. Position the blood pressure cuff correctly (see
Fig. 8):
The hose must run down the middle of
o
the inside of your lower arm towards
your middle finger.
The lower edge of the cuff must be about
o
2 cm (0.8 in) above your elbow.
The artery marking (arrow above the
o
hose) must be pointing downwards on
the middle of the inside of your arm.