Before you place the cuff on your arm:
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Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement.
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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to
measure pressure.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1 .
Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface
so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as
your heart.
2 .
Lay left arm on the table with palm up.
(For cuffs with a metal D-Ring, thread
cuff end through metal loop, smooth
side against arm). Position the tube
off-center toward the inner side of arm
in-line with the little
finger.
3 .
Fasten the cuff securely. (To fasten cuffs
with a metal D-Ring, pull the end of
the cuff to tighten it and fold back the
extra material). The cuff should be snug but
not too tight. You should be able to insert
two fingers between the cuff and your arm.
4 .
Refer to the instruction manual that was
included with your monitor for information
on how to use your blood pressure monitor.
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PLACING YOUR CUFF ON PROPERLY
Cuff with
D-Ring
All Cuffs
Tube
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