Applying the Cuff

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

1.If your arm measures 9"-13" around, use the regular cuff included with your monitor. If your arm measures 13"-17" around, please use a

1.Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement.

Walgreens Large Cuff (Model #BC-200W). 2.Before taking a measurement, read the Important

Reminders on pages 14-15. Make certain the cuff plug is inserted securely in the monitor and the cuff is assembled properly. Remove any

2.Press the (Up) or (Down) button and you will see a number appear: 1,2, or

3.These are each of the 3 party memory zones explained on page 9 (Special Features).

DATE

	mmHg
	MEMORY
M
MEMORY	MODE

TIME

SYS. mmHg

DIA. mmHg

PULSE /MIN.

START/STOP/STOP

constricting or thick clothing from your upper arm.

3.Slide your arm through the cuff loop. The cuff should be positioned on your bicep about 1/2" above the elbow. With your palm facing up, the red arterial marker should be in the center of your arm over the brachial artery. The cuff tube should run down the center of your arm. Instructions are also printed on the cuff for reference.

4.Secure the cuff around your arm using the velcro so it fits securely but is not too tight. You should be able to place 2 fingers in between the cuff and your arm.

0.8" - 1.2"

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*If you select zone No. 1 your blood

pressure will be recorded as one of the 30 readings available for that zone. The same is true for zones 2 and 3. When taking measurements, be sure and select the correct zone number so that the measurement is stored in the appropriate zone.

3.Press the START/STOP button. The monitor will begin to inflate to the level that's right for you. An upwards facing arrow on the digital display indicates the monitor is inflating. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement process.

4.You will feel the cuff get tighter around

your arm - this is normal. It should not

5.The velcro tab should fall within the "OK" range printed on the cuff for proper use. If your arm is larger than 13" around and the cuff does not fall within the "OK" range, please use a Walgreens Large Cuff (Model #BC-200W).

6.Relax your arm and place your elbow on the table.

inflate to the point of discomfort. If this
occurs, the cuff may be secured too tightly.
To stop the inflation, press START/STOP.
The cuff will deflate automatically. Rewrap
the cuff allowing more room between your
arm and the cuff.	Inflation

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