Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading - MABIS 04-180-001 Instruction Manual

6. The bottom edge of the cuff should be
positioned approximately one inch ABOVE
the elbow joint, Fig. 3.
7. Reaching underneath your left arm with your
right hand, pull the end of the cuff towards
your body to tighten the cuff, Fig. 4. Wrap and
secure the cuff making sure that the ( ) mark
remains as shown, Fig. 2.
8. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly
around your arm. You should be able to insert
one finger between your arm and the cuff.
NOTE: The cuff size is suitable for use when the vertical 'index' mark is
within the horizontal 'OK' range. A different sized cuff is needed if the
'index' mark is outside the 'OK' range.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading

Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual.
Remember! Remain still; do not talk
during the measurement.
1. Position the monitor on a flat, stable
surface with the digital display in view.
Insert the cuff tubing connector into the
left side of the monitor, Fig. 1.
2. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with
your palm facing upward. Elevate your
arm so that the cuff is at the same level
as your heart, Fig. 2. Relax your left
hand.
3. Press the POWER Button to turn the unit
on. The unit will sound one long beep.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2