Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff - HealthSmart 04-825-001 Manual De Instrucciones

Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff

Cuff Dimensions
Wrist Circumference Range
Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol
consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior
to taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of
stress, avoid taking your measurement until the
feeling subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a
reading.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry
that may interfere with the cuff placement.
2. You should be seated with your feet flat on
the floor.
3. Hold your left arm in front of you with your
palm facing upward.
4. Apply the preformed cuff to your left wrist.
The digital display panel should be
positioned on the inside area of your wrist
facing you, Fig. 1.
5. Adjust the cuff as shown in Fig. 2 from the
edge of the 'Head of the Ulna Bone. '
3-1/4" x 2-3/4" x 1-1/8"
Suitable for 5-1/2" – 7-5/8" (14 – 19.5 cm)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff
6. Wrap and fasten the cuff securely, yet
comfortably around your wrist, Fig. 3.
NOTE: The left wrist should be used unless you
are unable to or should not use your left arm or
wrist. In consultation with your physician, you
may modify the following instructions and
apply the cuff to your right wrist.
SYS
DIA
mmHg
mmHg
PUL/min
Fig. 3
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