HOW TO WRAP THE CUFF ON YOUR ARM:
NOTE:
1.
REFER TO THE DIAGRAM PRINTED ON THE CUFF FOR PROPER PLACEMENT.
2.
FOR ACCURATE
READINGS, THE CUFF/PRESSURE MUST BE ORIENTED CORRECTLY AND
ALIGNED WITH THE ARTERY.
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Place the cuff around a bare arm ½” to ¾”’
above the elbow joint. The pressure tube
should be oriented to run down the center of
the inside of your arm.
(Refer to diagram on
cuff for proper placement. )
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Keep the cuff at approximately the same level
as your heart.
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Unless your physician recommends
otherwise, always use the left arm to measure
your blood pressure.
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The cuff should be snug but not too tight. You
should be able to insert two fingers between
the cuff and your arm.