Omron Healthcare HEM-422CRLC manual HOW to Apply the ARM Cuff

HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF

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

2.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.

Smooth Cloth

Pile Material

Sewn Hook Material

D-Ring

3.Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2 inch above the elbow. The cuff tab on the cuff should lie over the brachial

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

1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

Cuff tab

DO NOT BLOCK THE

AIR RELEASE VALVE

NOTE: Do not block the end of the short tube which contains

a supplemental air release device that is necessary to maintain a proper deflation ratio. Blocking this tube may result

in an inaccurate reading.

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