Fitting The Cuff - ADC 6012 Instruction Manual

6.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Position the cuff flat on a table with the hook and loop
adhesive side down. Pass the end of the cuff through the
metal ring so that a loop is formed. The hook & loop closure
must be facing outward. (Ignore this step if the cuff has
already been prepared - Figure 1).
b) Place the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points
in the direction of the lower arm (Figure 2).
c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the
lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 3/4 to 1"
(2 to 3 cm) above the elbow and that the tube is closer to the
inner side of the arm (Figure 3).
Important! The 1" Artery Mark "
exactly over the brachial artery, which runs down the inner
side of the arm (Figure 4).
d) Tighten the cuff by pulling on the free end and close the cuff
by affixing the hook and loop closure (Figure 5).
e) The cuff should be snug on the upper arm and there should
be enough space to fit 2 fingers between the arm and the
cuff. Clothing must not restrict the arm; any piece of
clothing that does must be removed. Cuffs that don't fit
properly result in false measurement values. Measure your
arm circumference if you are not sure of proper fit.
A larger size cuff is available (Figure 6).
f) Lay the arm on a table (palm upward) so that the cuff is at
the same height as the heart (Figure 7). Make sure that the
tube is not kinked (Figure 8).
g) Remain seated quietly for at least two minutes before you
begin the measurement.
Comment: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can
also be placed on the right arm. However, all future
measurments should be made using the same arm. Comparable
blood pressure measurements always require the same
conditions.
" on the cuff must lie
(Figure 1)
(Figure 2)
3/4"- 1"
(Figure 3)
(Figure 4)
cuff
1" white mark
proper cuff placement
(inside of inner arm)
(Figure 5)
(Figure 6)
(Figure 7)
(Figure 8)
tube