Veridian Healthcare 01-5021 Instruction Manual page 10

APPLYING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF
5. Open the cuff by pulling or rolling the bottom of the cuff to the
right, Fig 2. This should open the cuff without fully unrolling it,
creating a cylinder. Do not extend the cuff beyond the metal bar.
6. Insert your left arm into the created cuff cylinder. Position the
index mark over the main artery on the inside of your arm, Fig
3, 4.
7. The bottom edge of the cuff should be positioned approximately
one inch above the elbow joint, Fig 5.
8. The cuff should t comfortably, yet snugly around your arm. You
should be able to insert one nger easily between your arm and
the cuff.
The cuff size is suitable for use when the vertical index mark
within the horizontal OK range. A different size cuff is needed if the
'index' mark is outside the OK range.
If you are not comfortable with applying your cuff, please seek the
assistance of another member of your household or work with your
physician to practice the cuff application. Incorrectly applied cuffs
may result in inaccurate readings.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Main
Artery
Fig. 4
0.8-1.2"/2-3cm
Fig. 5