Connecting The Cuff To The Monitor; Applying The Cuff - HMM Diagnostics smartLAB Manual De Instrucciones

Connecting the cuff to the monitor

Insert the cuff tubing connector into the socket of your
smartLAB
pressure W on the back side of the monitor. Make
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sure that the connector is completely inserted to avoid air leak-
age during blood pressure measurements.

Applying the cuff

• Place the
• Whileseated,placepalmupsideinfrontofyouonaflatsurfacesuchasadeskor
table.Positiontheairtubeinthemiddleofyourarminlinewithyourmiddlefinger.
• Pull the cuff end through the metal loop (the cuff is packaged like this already),
turn it outward (away from your body) and tighten it and close the Velcro fastener.
• Thecuffshouldfitcomfortably,yetsnuglyaroundyourarm.Youshouldbeableto
insertonefingerbetweenyourarmandthecuff.
Note:
• Use the same arm for each time you measure.
• Do not move your arm, body, or the monitor and do not move the rubber tube during
measurement
• Stay quiet and calm for 5 minutes before blood pressure measurement
• If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the monitor and clear it by hand in a mild
detergent, then rinse it thoroughly in cold water. Never dry the cuff in clothes dryer
or iron it.
cuff around a bare arm 1-2cm above the elbow joint.
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