CVS Health 800 Series, Instruction Booklet

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5.3. Using the cuff
a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring so that a
loop is formed. The hook and loop material must be facing
outward. (Ignore this step if the cuff has already been
prepared).
b) Slide the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube is closer
to your lower arm.
c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the
lower edge of the cuff, with the red edge, lies approximately
½” (1 to 2 cm) above the elbow and that the tube is closer to
the inner side of the arm.
Important! The red strip on the edge of the cuff (Artery
Mark) must lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of
the arm.
TIP: Align red artery mark to pinky finger.
d) Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the cuff by
affixing the hook and loop material.
e) There should be little free space between the arm and the
cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers between your arm and
the cuff. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of
clothing which does must be removed. Cuffs that don’t fit
properly result in false measurement values. Measure your
arm circumference if you are not sure of proper fit.
f) Lay your arm on a table so the cuff is at the same height as
your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
g) Remain seated quietly for 5 minutes before you begin the
measurement.
18
½ ”
8.7” - 16.5”
Brachial Artery
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