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c. Stretch your left (right) arm in front of you with your palm facing up.
Slide and place the cuff onto your arm to let the air tube and artery
mark region toward the lower arm.
Wrap and tighten the cuff above your elbow. The artery mark on the
edge of the cuff should be approx. 0.8ʺ to 1.2ʺ (2 cm to 3 cm) above
your elbow. Align the tube over the main arteries on the inside.
d. Leave a little free space between the arm and the cuff: you should be
able to t two ngers between them. Remove all clothing covering or
constricting the measurement arm.
e. Press the hook material rmly against the pile material. The top and
bottom edges of the cuff should be tightened evenly around your
upper arm.
Taking a Single Measurement
ATTENTION
1. Sit down for at least 10 minutes before measuring.
2. Place your elbow on a at surface. Relax your hand with the palm facing up.
3. Make sure the cuff is about the same height as the location of your
heart.
4. Remain still and do not talk or move during the measurement.
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