5.3. Using the cuff
a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring
so that a loop is formed. The hook and loop material
must be facing outward. (Ignore this step if the cuff
has already been prepared.)
b) Slide the cuff over the left upper arm until the bot-
tom edge is about 1/2" above your elbow.
Important! The Artery Mark must lie over the
artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
TIP: Align white artery mark to pinky finger.
c) Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the
cuff by affixing the hook and loop material. Make
sure that the cuff Index end falls between the OK
lines when the cuff is in position. If it doesn't, you
are using the wrong cuff size.
d) There should be little free space between the arm
and the cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers
between your arm and the cuff. Clothing must not
restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing which does
must be removed.
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at
the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube
is not kinked.
16
9.5" - 13.25"
½
"
Artery