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• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm. Do not roll
the sleeve since it can squeeze your hand and this can lead to false
results.
• Use only clinically approved original cuff.
• If you want to follow the results of your blood pressure measurements,
always perform measurements at the same time of day, since blood
pressure changes during the course of the day.
• Measurements should be done after a 5 minute rest to ensure ac-
curacy.
Fitting the
C
uff
1. Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring so
that a loop is formed.
2. Place the cuff over the left upper arm so that tube is
closer to your lower arm.
3. Lay the cuff on the arm so that the lower edge of the
cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm above the elbow.
4. Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the
cuff by affixing the velcro. There should be little free
space between the arm and the cuff. Cuff that does
not fit properly results in false measurement values.
Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of
clothing which does must be removed.
5. Lay your arm on a table so that cuff is at the same
height as your heart. If the upper arm artery lies
considerably lower or higher than the heart, a false
higher or lower blood pressure will be measured! A
variation of 15 cm between cuff and heart level can
result in a reading error of + or - 10mm Hg. Make sure
the tube is not kinked.
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