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Assembling your Sphygmomanometer
Your inflation system is pre-assembled and ready for use. You will need to simply
connect your digital gauge to the complete inflation system by inserting the twist
lock connector (pre-assembled on a bladder tube) into the air port at the bottom of
the digital gauge, twist to lock.
Measurement Procedure
(Auscultatory Method)
1. Patient Position
: The patient should sit or lie comfortably. The arm should be
fully supported on a flat surface at heart level. (If the arm’s position varies, or is
not level with the heart, measurement values obtained will not be consistent with
the patient’s true blood pressure.)
2. Apply the cuff:
To attach the digital gauge, plug the connector into the gauge
and twist clockwise to ensure a secure connection. The e-sphyg
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gauge can be ei-
ther clipped on the gauge hang tab, or held in your hand during use. ADCUFF
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nylon cuffs are specially designed to promote the accurate determination of blood
pressure. Index and range markings ensure use of the correct cuff size. The artery
mark indicates proper cuff positioning.
Place the cuff over the bare upper arm with the artery mark positioned directly
over the brachial artery. The bottom edge of the cuff should be positioned approxi-
mately one inch above the antecubital fold. Wrap the end of the cuff not containing
the bladder around the arm snugly and smoothly and engage adhesive strips. To
verify a correct fit, check that the Index Line falls between the two Range Lines.
3. Activate the digital aneroid and inflate the cuff:
Press the “ ” On/Off but-
ton to activate your digital gauge. After zeroing, your digital gauge is ready to meas-
ure. Close the ADFLOW
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valve by turning thumbscrew clockwise. Palpate the
radial artery while inflating the cuff. Be sure to inflate cuff quickly by squeezing
bulb rapidly. Inflate cuff 20-30 mmHg above the point at which the radial pulse disap-
pears.
