Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff; Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading - MABIS 04-391-001 Instruction Manual

Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff

Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff
Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be sure you have selected the appropriate cuff:
Small Adult Cuff fits arm circumference 8-5/8" - 11-3/4" (22-30 cm)
Adult Cuff fits arm circumference 11-3/4" - 16-1/2" (30-42 cm)
Large Adult Cuff fits arm circumference 16-1/2" - 18-7/8" (42-48 cm)
NOTE: If for any reason you are unable to or should not use
your left arm, please modify the following instructions and
apply the cuff to your right arm. Your physician can tell you
which arm is best for you to use.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may
interfere with the cuff placement.
2. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor.
3. Position the cuff on a solid surface with the
tubing facing UP and AWAY from you, Fig. 1 .
The metal bar on the cuff should be to the left
of the tubing.
4. Widen or open the cuff by pulling or rolling
the bottom of the cuff towards the right, Fig.
2 . This should open the cuff, creating a cylin-
der. Do not extend the cuff beyond the metal bar.
5. Insert your arm into the cuff (cylinder). Position
the ( ) mark over the main artery
(on the inside of your arm), Fig. 3 .
6. The bottom edge of the cuff should be
positioned approximately one inch ABOVE
the elbow joint, Fig. 4 .
7. Reaching underneath your left arm with your right
hand, pull the end of the cuff towards your body to tighten
the cuff, Fig. 5 . Wrap and secure the cuff making sure that
the ( ) mark remains as shown, Fig. 3 .
8. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your
arm. You should be able to insert two fingers between your
arm and the cuff.
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Fig. 5
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Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading

NOTE: The cuff size is suitable for use when the vertical "Index"
mark is within the horizontal "OK" range. A different sized cuff is
Your Blood Pressure Reading
needed if the "Index" mark is outside of the "OK" range.
Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual.
1. Position the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the digital
display panel in view. Insert the cuff tubing connector into the
left side of the monitor, Fig. 1 .
2. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing
upward. Elevate your arm so that the cuff is at the same level as
your heart, Fig. 2 . Relax your left hand.
3. Press the POWER Button again to turn the unit on.
4. This unit will run a self-test, Fig. 3, and show the last measured reading, Fig. 4 , or if
there is no previous measurement, "0"
as shown in Fig. 5 .
5. When the display appears as shown,
Fig. 6 , the monitor is ready.
Note: If a downward arrow ( )
flashes, there is air remaining in the
cuff. The air will be released by the
"Automatic Electronic Air Release Valve" until "0" appears on the display. To release the
air quickly press the release button.
6. Using your right hand, squeeze and
release the inflation bulb at a steady pace. The inflation pressure must
be 50-60 mmHg above your normal systolic pressure. If the pressure in
the cuff is insufficient, an upward arrow ( ) will flash. Continue to steadily
inflate the cuff to the proper level. Once the unit beeps, stop inflating the
cuff. The unit will automatically begin to deflate.
7. Upon completion, your blood pressure (systolic and diastolic)
measurement will display with the downward arrow ( ) flashing to let you
know to press the release button to release the residual air quickly, Fig. 7 .
8. Your measurement will be automatically saved in the memory.
9. To conserve the batteries, press the POWER button to turn the power off.
Otherwise, the unit will automatically shut off after approximately 1 minute.
10. Disconnect the tubing from the monitor prior to storing.
Taking
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