APPLYING THE CUFF
1. Remove all watches, |
wrist jewelry, etc. prior to |
CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE
attaching the wrist monitor. |
Clothing sleeves should |
be rolled up and the cuff |
should be wrapped around |
bare skin for correct |
measurements. |
2. Apply cuff to left wrist with |
palm facing up as shown in |
Fig. A. |
3. Make sure the edge |
of the cuff is about 1/4”~1/2” |
(1 cm) from the palm as |
shown in Fig. B. |
4. In order to insure accurate |
measurements, fasten |
the hook and loop strap |
securely around your wrist |
so there is no extra space |
between the cuff and the |
wrist as shown in Fig. C. If |
the cuff is not wrapped tight |
enough, the measurement |
values will not be accurate. |
5. If your physician has |
diagnosed you with poor |
circulation in your left arm, |
place the cuff around your |
right wrist as shown in Fig. D. |
1.Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart as shown in Fig. A.
Relax your entire body, especially between your elbow and fingers.
Note: Your heart is located slightly below your armpit.
2.If the cuff is not at the same level as your heart or if you cannot keep your arm completely still throughout the reading, use a soft object such as a folded towel to support your arm as shown in Fig. B.
3.Turn your palm upwards.
4.Sit upright in a chair, and take
Avoid leaning back while the measurement is being taken as shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A |
Fig. B |
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Fig. C | (X) |
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