C Fitting The Wide Range Cuff - BIOS Diagnostics PROTOCOL BD352 Instruction Manual

3.3C Fitting the Wide Range Cuff

a) Put the end of the cuff (with fastener) through the metal ring, making
the cuff a cylinder (ignore this step if your cuff is already set up). Proper
assembly allows the Velcro
b) Place the cuff with the monitor around your bare arm. When the cuff is
on your arm, the monitor should be facing towards you so you can read
the screen. Make sure the bottom edge of the cuff is about 1" (2-3 cm)
above the elbow joint. Adjust the cuff so that the brachial artery mark is
positioned over the brachial artery, which runs on the inside of the arm
(see fig. b). The red material should be over the brachial artery.
c) Pull the cuff and tighten it by attaching the Velcro
your non-dominant arm, unless there is a >10 mmHg difference with the
other arm, in which case use the arm with the higher pressure.
d) The cuff should fit snugly around the arm, but not too tight. You should
be able to fit two fingers under the cuff.
e) Place the arm on the table (palm facing upwards) so that the cuff is at
the same level as the heart.
f) You can adjust the level of your arm by putting a cushion under your arm.
Ideally the cuff should be at heart level.
g) Remain seated in a comfortable room temperature for at least 5 minutes, then start the measurement.
to match up properly.
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fastener. Measure on
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