Application Of The Ankle Cuff - Microlife WatchBP Office ABI Instruction Manual

Application of the ankle cuff

(in ABI mode)
1) The patient has to lie down in supine position.
2) Place the ankle cuff on the leg. Make sure the
edge of the ankle cuff lies approximately 2 to 3cm
( ¾ to 1 inch) above the ankle and notice that the
artery mark is on the posterior tibial artery.
posterior tibial artery.
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3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the leg.
4) Leave a little free space between the leg of
the patient and the cuff. Two fingers should fit
between the leg and the cuff.
2-3 cm
(3/4 to 1 inch)