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P
REPARING
THE
P
ATIENT
FOR
B
LOOD
P
RESSURE
M
EASUREMENTS
C
UFF
S
IZE
Always choose the cuff size suitable for the patient's arm.
The maximum arm circumference is indicated on the cuff .
M
ICROPHONE
P
OSITION
Before applying the cuff , check the position of the micro-
phone inside the red pocket (on the inside of the cuff ):
When the microphone is inside the pocket, its
metal side
must face the arm
.
A
PPLYING
THE
C
UFF
The center of the microphone must be located exactly on
the
brachial artery
. Locate the artery by palpation, if
required. The
red tab
identifi es the position of the micro-
phone.
The accurate placement of the microphone is the prima-
ry condition for reliable pressure measurement during
exercise tests.
The cuff must be applied directly on the skin, it may not
be applied on top of clothing, paper, etc. Apply the cuff
approx.
2 cm above the bend of
the elbow. The cuff
should be
tight
, but it should not constrict blood vessels.
The cuff
may not move
during the exercise test.
C
ORRECT
MICROPHONE
POSITION
W
RONG
CUFF
SIZE
M
ICROPHONE
PLACEMENT
ON
THE
ARTERY
C
ORRECT
CUFF
SIZE
