B. Fasten the pressure cuff snugly.
a. do not pull strongly on the pressure
cuff.
b. do not make the pressure cuff too
tight.
C. Leave approximately10 mm between
the cuff and the bottom of your hand
palm.
* Figure No.5-1
*Figure No. 5-2
It is extremely important for the measured values, that the cuff
is at the same height of the heart.
Higher or deeper position will give deviations from the true
value.
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. Correct measurement position
Measurement while sitting down:
a. Place your elbow on a table or other object
(such as our carry case).
b. Use the armrest to position the arm so that
the pressure cuff is at the same height as
the heart.
c. Relax your hand with the palm facing up.
* Figure No.6
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0.4 inch (10 mm)
5.3 ~ 7.7 inch
(135 ~ 195 mm)
10 mm
135 ~ 195 mm