Wrapping The Cuff - Panasonic DIAGNOSTEC EW-BU55 Operating Instructions Manual

Wrapping the cuff

The cuff can be used on either upper arm. This section shows an example of wrapping
the cuff on the left arm.
* The difference in blood pressure between left and right arm may be around 10
mmHg. Be sure to always use the same arm. It is recommended to use the arm with
the higher blood pressure.
Align the tube
pointing toward
the middle finger.
2 to 3cm
hook and loop fastener
Points when wrapping
Be sure to always wrap on the same
position by using the guide.
(if your weight / arm circumference
did not change
significantly.)
1.
Insert the plug into the socket all the way
in.
2.
Fit the cuff to the upper arm.
●
Fit the preformed cuff onto your upper arm
with the direction mark at the inner side.
●
Wrap the cuff on bare skin.
3.
Wrap the cuff.
● Align the tube pointing toward the middle
finger.
● Align the rotating part of the tube to the
line extended from the middle finger.
●
Set apart 2 to 3 cm from the elbow joint.
●
Wrap the cuff with a gap of 1 or 2 fingers.
Be careful that the cuff is not too tight.
●
Press the hook and loop fastener down
well to fasten the cuff.
The cuff can be used on either upper arm.
<Example for wrapping on the right arm.>
BEFORE USE
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