Application Of The Ankle Cuff; Three Operation Modes; Abi» Mode - Microlife WatchBP office Instruction Manual

Ankle-brachial index and simultaneous dual arm measurement function for accurate office blood pressure measurement

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Application of the ankle cuff

(in ABI mode)

1) The patient has to lie down in supine position.

2) Place the ankle cuff on the leg. Make sure the

edge of the ankle cuff lies approximately 2 to 3cm

( ¾ to 1 inch) above the ankle and notice that the

artery mark is on the posterior tibial artery.

posterior tibial artery.

3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the leg.

4) Leave a little free space between the leg of

the patient and the cuff. Two fingers should fit

between the leg and the cuff.

2-3 cm

(3/4 to 1 inch)

ROUTINE

Select an operation mode

AUSCULT.

SCREEN

The WatchBP Office ABI device includes three

IAD

MAP

operation modes: «ABI», «ROUTINE», and «SCREEN»

(Inter-arm difference). Use the Mode Switch to select

the desired mode.

ABI ROUTINE SCREEN

«ABI» Mode

Select «ABI» Mode for Ankle-Brachial

measurement. Select the arm with the higher

blood pressure value as determined with the

«SCREEN» Mode

ABI ROUTINE SCREEN

ABI ROU

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