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APPLYING CUFF
Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be
sure your wrist is within the appropriate cuff
range: Wrist Circumference Range Suitable for
5-1/2” – 7-5/8” (14 – 19.5 cm)
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking,
eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption
or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a
reading.
If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left wrist,
please modify the instructions for cuff application to your right wrist.
Your physician can help you identify which wrist
is best for you to take measurements from.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry
that may interfere with cuff placement.
2. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet
at on the oor.
3. Hold your left arm in front of you with your
palm facing upward.
4. Apply the preformed cuff to your left wrist so
that the digital display face is positioned on
the inside area of your wrist facing you, Fig.
1.
5. Adjust the cuff 1/4” - 1/2” from the edge of
the head of the ulna bone, Fig. 2.
6. The cuff should t comfortably, yet snugly
around your wrist.
PROPER CUFF FIT AND PLACEMENT IS CRITICAL IN
OBTAINING ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
CONSIDER CONSULTING WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR
FURTHER DIRECTION.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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