RiteAid deluxe automatic - 5.3. Fitting the Cuff Correctly

5.
3.
Fitting
the
Cuff
a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring so that a
loop lS formed. The Velcro closer must be facing outwards.
(Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.)
b) Slide left arm through cuff until the bottom edge is about W
above your elbow. The rubber tube should be on the inside of
your arm extending downward to your hand.
Important! The red strip on the edge of the cuff (Artery Mark) 37 165
must
lie
over
the
artery
which
runs
down
the
Inner
side
of
the
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arm.
TIP: Align red artery mark to pinky finger.
c) To secure the cuff, wrap it around your arm and press the hack
and icon material together. Makesure that the cuffln'dex and
falls between the 0K lines when the cuff is in position. lfit a
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 2fingers between y0ur am and
the cuff. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of cloth-
ing which does must be removed. Cuffs that don't fit properly
resuit in false measurement values. Measure your-arm circum-
ference if you are not sure of proper fit. . I
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the Cuff isat the '
same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube‘" Is not
kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for 5 minutes before. you begin the
measurement.
Comment:
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If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be
placed on your right arm However, all measurements should be _
made using the same arm. -
Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the
same conditions (Relax for 5 minutes before taking a
measurement).
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