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sure that the appropriate cuff is used.
• Measure on the same arm each time.
• Do not move your arm, body, or the monitor and do not move the tube during
measurement.
• Stay still, remain calm and rest for 5 minutes before blood pressure
measurement.
• Please keep the cuff clean. If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the monitor
and clean it by hand in a mild detergent, then rinse it thoroughly in cold water.
Never dry the cuff in clothes dryer or iron it. Clean the cuff after 200 uses.
• Do not place the cuff around your arm if the arm has any inflammation, acute
diseases, infections or skin wounds.
6. BODY POSTURE DURING MEASUREMENT
Sitting Measurement
a. Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, do not cross your legs.
b. Extend your arm with the palm facing up in front of you on
a flat surface such as desk or table.
c. The cuff should be at the same level as your heart.
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