Measurement Procedure - HoMedics BPA-150 User Manual

Note:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it
can also be placed on your right arm. However, all
measurements should be made using the same arm.
To use on the right arm, you must position the artery
symbol " " over the main artery. Locate the main
artery by pressing with two fingers approximately 1"
(2 cm) above the bend
of your elbow on the
inside of your right arm.
Identify where the pulse
can be felt the strongest.
This is your main artery.
Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement. This cuff is suitable for your use if
the arrow falls within the solid color line as shown
Artery M
below. If the Arrow falls outside of the Solid Color Line,
you will need a cuff with other circumferences. Contact
HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding additional
cuff sizes.
Position cuff
edge 0.8˝ – 1.2˝
(2 – 3cm) above elbow.
Center tube over One Size
middle of arm.
Cu Fits:
8.7-18.1 Inches
22-46 Centimeters
Latex free
Model# PP-BPCUFF7
Arrow
Center tube
over middle
of arm
Main Artery
Solid Color Line
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and
is in constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition
and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait
1 hour after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking
beverages with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking
to measure blood pressure.
• Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit
quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken
during a relaxed state will have greater accuracy.
You should not be physically tired or exhausted
while taking a measurement.
• During the measurement, do not talk or move your
arm or hand muscles.
• See page 25 for additional notes regarding your
blood pressure measurement.
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