Fitting The Cuff Properly - Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 User Manual

Before using the device (cont.)

Fitting the cuff properly

1) Place the cuff over the upper arm so that the air tube
and artery mark arrow point towards the lower arm.
The artery mark on the cuff must be placed over the
brachial artery.
2) Lay the cuff on the arm. Make sure that the lower edge
of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm ( ¾ to 1 inch)
above the elbow.
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2-3 cm
(3/4 to 1 inch)
3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the arm.
4) Leave free space with the size of 2 fingers between
the arm of the patient and the cuff. Excessive tightness
may cause venous congestion and discoloration of
the limb. If the cuff is wrapped too loosely, it cannot
be inflated properly and the measured values may be
inaccurate. Remove all clothing covering or constricting
the measurement arm. Clothing may interfere with
measurement accuracy.