Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff - HealthSmart 04-775-001 Manual De Instrucciones

Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff

Cuff Dimensions
Wrist Circumference Range
Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alco-
hol 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
facing you, Fig. 1.
positioned on the inside area of your wrist
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
comfortably around your wrist, Fig. 3.
6. Wrap and fasten the cuff securely, yet
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.
Fig. 3
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