Fitting The Cuff - ReliOn BP100 Manual De Instrucciones

5.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring so that a
loop is formed. The Velcro closer must be facing outwards.
(Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.)
b) Place the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube is
closer to your lower arm. lign the cuff artery mark (arrow)
over the arm artery than runs down the inner side of the arm.
Important! The red strip on the edge of the cuff ( rtery
Mark) must lie over the artery which runs down the inner
side of the arm. TIP: lign red artery mark to pinky finger.
c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the
lower edge of the cuff lies approximately ½" to ¾" (1 to 2
cm) above the elbow and that the tube is closer to the inner
side of the arm.
d) Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the cuff by
affixing the velcro. Make sure that the cuff Index end falls
between the OK lines when the cuff is in position. If it
doesn't, you are using the wrong cuff size.
e) There should be little free space between the arm and the
cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers between your arm
and the cuff. Clothing must not restrict the arm. ny piece of
clothing which does must be removed.
f) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same
height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
g) Remain seated quietly for five minutes before you begin
the measurement.
Comment:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can also
be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements
should be made using the same arm.
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8.7" - 16.5"
½
"-¾"
Cuff on right arm
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