Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff - smartheart 01-523 Serie Manual De La Instrucción

FITTING AND APPLYING YOUR CUFF
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.
Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be sure your
wrist is within the appropriate cuff range:
Wrist Circumference Range Suitable for 5.3" – 8.4"
(13.5 cm – 21.5 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 cannot 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.
Applying Your Cuff
1. Remove any
constrictive clothing
or jewelry that may
interfere with cuff
placement.
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