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QUICK MEASURING GUIDE
Step 1 Choosing the right colour
Select the appropriate cu, depending on the description and the colour of the cu:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
COLOUR
Right arm RIGHT ARM
on the cu
of the cu
RED
Left arm LEFT ARM
YELLOW
Right ankle RIGHT ANKLE
BLACK
Left ankle LEFT ANKLE
GREEN
Step 2 Place the cus to the appropriate arm/ankle
ARM:
• Position the cu 1-2 cm above the elbow joint. Align the ‘ARTERY’ label with the artery on
the inner side of the arm.
• Place the cu so that there is two fingers’ width of room between the limb and the cu.
• Make sure that you have chosen the correct size, using the INDEX marking and the OK
area of the cu.
ANKLE:
• Position the cu 2-3 cm above the ankle. Make sure that the ’MEDIAL ANKLE’ label points
towards the inner side of the ankle.
• Place the cu so that there is two fingers’ width of room between the limb and the cu.
• Make sure that you have chosen the correct size, using the INDEX marking and the OK
area on the cu.