Cuff Preparation; Correct Position During Measurement - Nissei WSK-1011 Instruction Manual

CUFF PREPARATION

1. Holding your left hand with the palm facing up place a cuff on a wrist so that the meter display is on the palm side. Should you
fail to put the cuff on your left wrist, place it on the right one
2. Place the cuff on your hand so that its edge is spaced by 5-19 mm off the palm end. Place the meter on the center of your
(Fig.4)
wrist .
3. Snugly wrap the cuff on your wrist without leaving any space between the cuff and the wrist. Make sure that the cuff comfortably
fi ts your wrist.
Put the cuff on a bare wrist only. Be careful to prevent your cloth being caught by the cuff .

CORRECT POSITION DURING MEASUREMENT

Measurement in the sitting position
1. Sit down on a chair.
2. Lightly raise your left hand with the palm facing up and put your elbow on the table.
3. Bring the cuff to the heart level placing your hand on a case or folded towel (Fig.5).
In case of unavailability of a table
1. Sit down on a chair.
2. Bring the cuff to the heart level lightly pressing your left hand to the chest (Fig.6).
3. While measuring lightly support your left hand by the right one.
Measurement in the lying position
1. Lie on your back.
2. Bring the cuff to the heart level using a case and folded towel (Fig.7).
Try to use the same wrist and position for measurement.
If the cuff is positioned above/below the heart, any reading obtained will tend to be out of the allowance.
Fig.5
7
5~10mm
Fig.4
Fig.7
Fig.6