Applying The Cuff - Healthy Living BA-507S El Manual Del Propietario

Important Reminders
While Taking a Measurement
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Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving
may elevate measurements.
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For consistency, it's a good idea to measure your blood
pressure using the same arm and at about the same time
each day. If possible, we suggest using your left arm.
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When taking multiple measurements right after each
other, make sure you wait at least 10 minutes in between.
Waiting allows your blood vessels to return to their normal
state.
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Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor.
Do not touch the cuff or monitor at any time during the
measurement. Relax.
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Important Reminders

Applying the Cuff

Before you put the cuff on your arm make
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certain that you are not wearing a thick
coat or sweater.
If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt, roll
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up the sleeve, but make sure that it is not
constricting circulation to your arm.
The cuff should be positioned on your
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bicep and the red arterial marker should
be in the center just above your elbow.
Instructions are also printed directly on
the cuff for reference.
Wrap the cuff around your upper arm
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(usually the left) so it fits securely but is
not too tight. You should be able to place
2 fingers in between the cuff and your
arm. The velcro tab should fall within the
"OK" range printed on the cuff for proper
use.
Place your arm on a table with your palm
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facing upwards. The inflation tube should
line up with your arm. Do not allow the
tube to kink or wrap around anything; it
should fall down the center of your arm.
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Applying the Cuff