Correct Measurement Posture - HoMedics BPW-060-CA Manual

CORRECT
MEASUREMENT
POSTURE
1. P lace your elbow on a table
so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart as shown
in Fig. A.
Note: Your heart is located
slightly below your
armpit.
Relax your entire body,
especially between your elbow
and fingers.
2. If the cuff is not at the same
level as your heart or if
you cannot keep your arm
completely still throughout
the reading, use a soft object
such as a folded towel to
support your arm as shown
in Fig. B.
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair, and
take 5-6 deep breaths.
Avoid leaning back while the
measurement is being taken
as shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
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