Applying The Cuff - Lumiscope AccuRead 1134 User Manual

Blood pressure monitor & clock
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To apply the cuff
A. Plug the end of the tubing on the
cuff into the connector at the base
of the monitor.
B. Remove any clothing that restricts the upper left arm.
Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber
tube should point in the direction of your hand. The
bottom edge of the cuff should be 0.8" ~ 1.2" (2~3
cm) above your elbow with the tube positioned over the
middle of your arm.
C. Position the artery mark (
the inside of your arm) in the upper arm.
Note:
To locate the main artery, press two fingers approximately 1" (2cm)
above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your left arm

Applying the Cuff

) over the main artery (on
Main
Artery
Applying the Cuff
D. To have a secure fit, pull the end of the cuff towards
you, wrap it over, then press it for closure. If the Index
line falls within the OK range, indicated at the edge of
the cuff, this cuff is suitable for your use. If the Index
line falls out of the OK range, you may need a cuff
with larger circumference.
This cuff fits arm sizes 9.2" - 18.2".
E. Position your arm so that the cuff is aligned at heart
level, as shown in the diagram.
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Main
Artery

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