Omron Healthcare T9P instruction manual HOW to Apply the ARM Cuff

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HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF

1.If the cuff is assembled correctly, the hook material will be on the outside of the cuff loop and the metal D-ring will not touch your skin.

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2.If the cuff is not assembled, pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal D-ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff loop.

3.Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart.

Pile Side Material

Sewn Hook Material

4.Put your arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1-2 cm

above the elbow. The Green Marker on the cuff should lie

over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. Tube should run down center of arm approximately even with middle finger.

D-Ring

Bottom Edge 1-2 cm

Cuff Tube

Green Marker

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