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Attaching the Cuff and Sensor
•Ensure there is no kink or closing of cuff and/or hose. When there is kink or closing in the
•Choose the appropriate cuff to avoid any error caused by gap between cuff and arm in
Caution
For the conditions required for measurement, precautions during measurement, and conditions where
examination is not possible, see
Attaching an Arm Cuff
Notes:
• If you are measuring on a single arm, make sure the cuff setting for the other arm is "OFF"
when you enter patient information. (Refer to page 35)
• Keep the arm with the cuff attached at the level of the heart.
• The cuffs for the right and left arms are different. Do not attach the wrong cuff.
• Use a cuff size that is appropriate for the patient.
If necessary, wipe the application site with diluted antiseptic alcohol or similar product.
1.
Select a cuff appropriate for the patient
• Size M: Standard Accessory
Girth of upper arm: 20 to 32 cm
• Size L: Option
Girth of upper arm: 30 to 38 cm
• Size S: Option
Girth of upper arm: 16 to 25 cm
2.
Make sure that the right arm cuff and the left one
will be attached properly.
• Right arm: orange
• Left arm: dark blue
cuff and/or hose, air is not let out from the cuff. This may result in bad blood circulation in
the arm, causing peripheral functional disorder.
the measurements. If the cuff used is too large, the blood pressure measurement may
be lower than the actual value. If the cuff used is too small, the blood pressure
measurement may be higher than the actual value. Check that there is no looseness in
the connection area. If there is an air leakage, correct measurements can not be taken.
"Safety rules when performing
2-1. Preparing for Measurement
measurement
" (pages 7, 9, and 12)
For left arm
For right arm
.
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