Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff - Veridian Healthcare 01-506 Instruction Manual

applying your Blood Pressure cuff
PROPER CUFF FIT AND PLACEMENT IS CRITICAL IN OBTAINING ACCURATE BLOOD
PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
CONSIDER CONSULTING WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR FURTHER DIRECTION.
Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be sure your wrist is within the
appropriate cuff range.
Wrist Circumference Range Suitable for:
5-1/2" – 7-5/8" (14 – 19.5 cm)
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking medication,
alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a
reading.
If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left wrist, please
modify the instructions for cuff application to your right wrist. Your physician
can help you identify which wrist is best for you to take measurements from.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with cuff
placement.
2. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor.
3. Hold your left arm in front of you with your palm facing upward and legs
uncrossed.
4. Apply the preformed cuff to your left wrist so that the digital display face
is positioned on the inside area of your wrist facing you, Fig. 1.
5. Adjust the cuff 1/4" - 1/2" from the edge of the head of the ulna bone, Fig.
2.
6. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your wrist.
If you are not comfortable with applying your cuff, please seek the assistance
of another member of your household or work with your physician to practice
the cuff application. Incorrectly applied cuffs may result in inaccurate
readings.
Fig. 1
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