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2. Locate brachial artery by placing two fingers 2 cm above the bend
of the elbow on the inside of the arm.
3. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. Place the bottom edge of
the cuff approximately 1-2 cm above the elbow. Place the cuff so that
the air-pipes were over the brachial artery.
4. The cuff should be wrapped so that it fits snugly and stays in place.
You should be able to place one finger between the cuff and arm.
Fasten the cuff by folding the end of the cuff over the D-ring and
press the hook material firmly against the fuzzy pile material. Make
sure the cuff sits correctly.
5. Insert stethoscope ear-pieces into ears.
6. Put the chestpiece over the brachial artery under or 1-2 cm below
the cuff.
Elbow
Tendon
