Fitting The Cuff - Leader BP3MS1-3B Manual De Instruccion

Consecutive blood pressure measurements should
be repeated after a 1 minute pause or after your
arm has been held up in order to allow the accu-
mulated blood to flow away.

5.3. Fitting the Cuff

a) The cuff is pre-formed for easier use. Remove
tight or bulky clothing from your upper arm.
b) Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The
rubber tube should be on the inside of your arm
extending downward to your hand. Make certain
the cuff lies approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) above
the elbow.
Important! The red strip on the edge of the cuff
(Artery Mark) must lie over the artery which runs
down the inner side of the arm.
TIP: Align red artery mark to pinky finger.
c) To secure the cuff, wrap it around your arm and
press the velcro together.
d) There should be little free space between the
arm and the cuff. You should able to fit 2 fingers
between your arm and the cuff. Clothing must not
restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing which does
must be removed. Cuffs that don't fit properly
result in false measurement values. Measure your
arm circumference if you are not sure of proper fit.
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the
cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make
sure the tube is not kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for at least five
minutes before you begin the measurement.
8
8.7 - 18.1 inches
½"
22 - 46 cm