Fitting The Cuff; Assuming The Correct Posture - Welby ABO 523 Manual Del Usuario

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− Remove the cuff from your arm in the
event of a malfunction of the blood
pressure monitor.

Fitting the cuff

1. Expose the arm where you would like to measure the
blood pressure. Use your left arm if possible.
2. Wrap the cuff
The bottom edge of the cuff must be 0.4"–0.8" (1–2 cm)
above the elbow and over the artery (see Fig. C).
The cuff hose
3. Now place the free end of the cuff around your arm.
The cuff must be fitted tightly enough so that two fingers
fit under the cuff.
4. Once the cuff has been properly fitted, close the hook and
loop fastener on the cuff. Connect the air plug
cuff to the air plug jack

Assuming the correct posture

You can perform the measurement while sitting or lying down.
Be absolutely sure to observe the following instructions:
− The cuff must be roughly at the height of your heart, but
no higher (see Fig. C).
− Rest your arms in a relaxed position. A chair with armrests
or a table is required for measurements performed while
sitting (see Fig. C).
− Do not move and do not speak while performing a
measurement.
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around the exposed upper arm.
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must point towards the middle of your palm.
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Performing a measurement
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