Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff - smartheart 01-540 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

APPLYING YOUR CUFF
PROPER CUFF FIT AND PLACEMENT IS CRITICAL IN OBTAINING
ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS. PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND CONSIDER CONSULTING WITH YOUR
PHYSICIAN FOR FURTHER DIRECTION.
Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be sure your wrist
is within the appropriate cuff range: Wrist Circumference
Range Suitable for 5-1/2" – 7-5/8" (14 – 19.5 cm)
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking
medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30
minutes prior to taking a reading.
If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left
wrist, please modify the instructions for cuff application to
your right wrist. Your physician can help you identify which
wrist is best for you to take measurements from.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may
interfere with cuff placement.
2. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor
and your legs uncrossed.
3. Hold your left arm in front of you with your palm facing
upward.
4. Apply the preformed cuff to your left wrist so that the digital
display face is positioned on the inside area of your wrist
facing you, Fig. 1.
5. Adjust the cuff 1/4" - 1/2" from the edge of the head of the ulna bone, Fig. 2.
6. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your wrist.
If you are not comfortable with applying your cuff, please seek the assistance of
another member of your household or work with your physician to practice the cuff
application. Incorrectly applied cuffs may result in inaccurate readings.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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