Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff - Veridian Healthcare 01-5021 Manual Del Usuario

Applying Your Blood Pressure 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 you have selected the
appropriate size cuff.
To determine the proper cuff size, measure the circumference of your
left upper arm at the point midway between inside bend of your elbow
and your shoulder, Fig 1.
Adult Cuff fits arm circumference 11-3/4" - 16-1/2" (30-42 cm)
Large Adult Cuff fits arm circumference 16-1/2" - 18-7/8" (42-48 cm)
Additional cuffs are available for order on the enclosed order form.
If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left arm,
please modify the instructions for cuff application to your right arm.
Your physician can help you identify which arm is best for you to take
measurements from.
1. The cuff should not be plugged into the monitor until after the cuff is
applied to your arm.
2. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with
cuff placement.
3. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor and legs
uncrossed.
4. Position the cuff on a solid surface with the tubing facing up and
away from you. The metal ring/bar on the cuff should be to the left
of the tubing.
5. Open the cuff by pulling or rolling the bottom of the cuff to the right,
Fig 2. This should open the cuff without fully unrolling it, creating a
cylinder. Do not extend the cuff beyond the metal bar.
6. Insert your left arm into the created cuff cylinder. Position the index
mark over the main artery on the inside of your arm, Fig 3, 4.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Main Artery
Fig. 4
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