Fitting The Cuff - HoMedics BPA-2000-EU Manual Del Usuario

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HOW TO USE THE BLOOD PRESSURE DEVICE

Fitting the cuff

Correct cu size is critical to accurate measurement. This monitor comes with a standard size 22-32cm arm
cu . A large size cu 32-42cm is available from the HoMedics website www.homedics.co.uk
1. If the cu is not assembled at rst use, put the end of the cu which is furthest
away from the tube through the D-ring to form a noose.
2. Apply the tube to the left side of the device.
3. Remove tight- tting clothing from your left upper arm and position the cu at
approximately 2-3 cm above the elbow so that the tube is centred at the middle
of the arm. The tube must face downward towards the hand.
4. Pull gently at the end of the cu so that it tightens easily and smoothly around
the arm. The cu is secured by pulling the Velcro fastener towards the cu .
5. You should be able to t two ngers between the cu and your arm. The cu
should not be tted any tighter than this.
6. Relax your body and rest your arm on a table with your palm up so that the cu is
positioned at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube does not
bend.
If it is not possible to t the cu on the left arm, it can be placed on the
right arm instead. However, it is important that all measurements are
carried out on the same arm. If the measurement is to be taken on the
right arm, the artery symbol on the cu should be positioned above the
main artery. Press the arm's arteries with two ngers at approximately 2
cm above the elbow on the inside of the arm to nd out where the
pulse is strongest. This is the main artery.
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