Fitting The Cuff - Microlife Premier Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual

5.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Position the cuff flat on a table with the Velcro side down.
Pass the end of the through the metal loop so that a circle
is formed. The Velcro closer will now be facing outwards.
(Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.)
b) Pull the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points
in the direction of the lower arm.
c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the
lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm (or 1
inch) above the elbow and that the rubber tube leaves the
cuff on the inner side of the arm.
d) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff by
affixing the Velcro.
e) The cuff should be snug on your upper arm so that you
can fit 2 fingers between the cuff and your upper arm.
Any piece of clothing which restricts the arm should be
avoided.
f) Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way that it lies comfortably and is not too tight. Lay your
arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make sure that the
tube is not kinked.
Note: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be placed on the right.
However all future measurements should be made using the same arm.
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