Putting on the cuff:
1. Place the cuff 1~2cm above the elbow joint. Measuring can be
done on light clothing such as a shirt or blouse. However, if you
have a weak pulse, it is recommended you test on a bare arm.
Remove any tight or restrictive clothing from your arm.
For example, restriction caused by rolling up a shirt sleeve.
2. Place hand on a flat surface with the palm facing up and with the
rubber tubule running down the centre of the arm.
3. Turn the cuff end outwards and tighten it by pulling it through the
metal loop and pressing the hook surface of the cuff on to the
loop surface of the cuff. To get the correct tightness, you should be
able to fit two fingers under the cuff.
4. Use your free hand to adjust the tightness of the cuff until it
is firm.
The cuff can be cleaned by hand with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with cold
water and towel dry. PLEASE DO NOT IRON.
ONLY USE THE CUFF SUPPLIED WITH THIS MONITOR. If a larger size is required you can
purchase an extra large cuff from www.betterlife.co.uk
Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor
Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor
Your first test
We recommend that for your first test you test both your arms. This will determine which arm
should be used for future measurements. Take note of your systolic (higher number) reading
on both arms. The arm which gives the higher systolic reading should be used in the future for
testing.
Note: Ensure you do not suffer from any medical conditions which
will prevent you from having your blood pressure measured in both arms.
Example:
Left arm: 132 (systolic)
86 (diastolic)
Right arm: 128 (systolic)
84 (diastolic)
Reading your results
The example above shows that you should use your left arm in future testing as it has the
highest systolic reading.
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