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error indicators
Indication
Cuff pressure reaches 330mmHg
Cause
Twisted bladder inside cuff
Correction Ensure that bladder lies flat within cuff
Indication
"Err" displays, cuff pressure releases, then "0 pressure" displays
Cause
Excessive arm movement or talking during measurement
Correction Turn monitor OFF then ON and measure again while remaining still
Indication
Could not obtain pulse rate
Cause
Cuff was too loosely applied, extremely weak pulse, or arrhythmia
Correction Reapply cuff and measure again; if problem persists after cuff is
correctly positioned, seek medical attention immediately
Batteries are exhausted. Replace with four new AAA alkaline batteries
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beverages, before a measurement.
4. Remove any clothing on the upper arm to place the
cuff directly on the skin. Constriction of the upper
arm by clothing or a rolled-up sleeve, as shown at
right, may cause an inaccurate reading; remove any
constricting garments.
5. Sit down in a chair with back support
and place both feet on the floor.
6. Extend the arm from which the blood
pressure will be taken to the front or
side. Rest your hand, palm-up, on a
table as shown at right.
Note: Place the cuff at the same level as your heart to obtain accurate
measurements. Your heart is located slightly to the right of your left
armpit.
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constriction
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