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boso TM-2450
cuff connection
socket
Bag
Air connection
plug
White
marking
2-3 cm
Tape
Fitting the cuff
Place the cuff on the bare upper arm so that the white marking
is lying over the Arteria brachialis. Most people have higher blood
pressure in the left arm, which is why blood pressure is measured
in the left arm. However, in individuals who have higher blood
pressure in the right arm, readings should be taken on the right
arm.
The cuff should be placed about 2-3 cm above the elbow. It must
not be too tight; you should still be able to fit a couple of fingers
between the arm and the cuff.
It is important that the cuff does not interfere with circulation once
the reading has been taken. Pass the cuff tube over the shoulder
(see figure 1). Tape the cuff tube to the shoulder. The blood pressure
measuring device is carried in the bag, which is supported either
by a belt which the patient is wearing or by the straps supplied.
Figure 1
boso TM-2450
cuff connection
socket
Bag
Air connection
plug
White
marking
2-3 cm
Tape
