3.3C Fitting the Wide Range Cuff
a) Put the end of the cuff (with fastener) through the metal ring,
making the cuff a cylinder. (Ignore this step if your cuff is
already set up.) Proper assembly allows the Velcro
®
to match
up properly.
b) Place the cuff around your arm. Make sure the bottom edge
of the cuff is about 1” above the elbow joint. Adjust the cuff
so that the rubber tubing under the cuff lies over the brachial
artery, which runs on the inside of the arm (see Fig. C).
c) Pull the cuff and tighten it by attaching the Velcro
®
fastener.
Normally, the left arm is used, unless there is a physical
reason for using the right arm.
d) The cuff should fit snugly around the arm, but not too tight.
You should be able to fit two fingers under the cuff.
e) Place the arm on the table (palm facing upwards) so that the
cuff is at the same level as the heart. Make sure there is no
kink in the hose.
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