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HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF
5.Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened evenly around your arm.
6.When the cuff is positioned correctly, press the sewn hook material FIRMLY against the pile side of the cuff.
7.Make certain the cuff fits snugly around your arm. The cuff should make good contact with
your skin.
You should be able
to fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm easily, so you can pull the cuff off and on.
8.Relax your arm and turn your palm upward.
9.Be sure there are no kinks in the air tubing.
You can also measure blood
pressure on your right arm.
Wrap the arm cuff as shown in the Figure.
1.Place the air tube below the elbow.
2.Place the mark cloth inside the elbow joint of your right arm.
Mark cloth
Air tube
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