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PLACEMENT OF THE PRESSURE SLEEVE
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 should not use your left arm, please modify the
instructions for cuff application to your right arm. Your physician can help you identify which arm is best for you to
take measurements from.
1. Remove any restrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with cuff placement.
2. Sit at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor.
3. The cuff should not be plugged into the monitor until after the cuff is applied to your arm.
Note:
Blood pressure naturally varies from one arm to the other; therefore, always measure your blood pressure on the
same arm to ensure comparability of the two readings.
4. Position the cuff on a solid surface with the tubing facing up and away from you. The metal ring/bar on the cuff
should be to the left of the tubing.
5. Open the cuff by pulling or rolling the bottom of the cuff to the right. This should open the cuff without fully
unrolling it, creating a cylinder. Do not fully unwrap or unroll the cuff.
6. Insert your left arm into the created cuff cylinde
7. The bottom edge of the cuff should
be positioned approximately one
inch (2.5cm) above the elbow joint.
8. Reaching underneath your left arm
with your right hand, pull the end
of the cuff towards your body to
tighten the cuff. Wrap and secure
the cuff, making sure it is in place
as shown.
9. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet
snugly around your arm. You should
be able to insert one finger easily
between your arm and the cuff.
Note:
If you are not comfortable with applying your cuff, please seek the assistance of another member of your household
or work with your physician to practice the cuff application. Incorrectly applied cuffs may result in inaccurate
readings.
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