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2.
Unwrap the arm cuff, leaving the "Index" end of the cuff through
the metal D-ring (B) of the cuff.
3.
Sit in the correct position for making a blood pressure reading.
Correct posture
Rest your left arm on a table and
relax your arm.
Correct cuff placement
Wrap the arm cuff snugly. You
should be able to fit one finger
between the cuff and your arm.
Correct level
Make sure the cuff is at heart level.
* When measuring blood pressure,
lightly bend your elbow while
resting your arm on a table.
* If the level of the arm cuff is lower
than the heart, adjust the height
by using a pillow or a cushion.
4. Put your left arm through the cuff
loop. The "OK" range indication
should be postitioned at the top
with the rubber tube pointing
downward in the direction of your
forearm. Position the artery mark
over the main arteries on the inside
of your arm as shown in the figure
below.The tube should be running
down the center of your arm
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