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Keep up right position on the same height of heart.
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Do not bend with the cuff or the air tube. Do not inflate before fitting the cuff.
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When the cuff is dirty, detach it from the equipment, wash the cuff by hand with proper
detergent and rinse it in the enough cold water, dry in air. Never iron it.
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Only use the manufacturer cuff with the main unit to ensure accurate measurement.
NOTE:
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REFER TO THE DIAGRAM PRINTED ON THE CUFF FOR PROPER PLACEMENT.
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FOR ACCURATE READINGS, THE CUFF/PRESSURE MUST BE ORIENTED
CORRECTLY AND ALIGNED WITH THE ARTERY.
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CONTINUOUS CUFF PRESSURE MAY EFFECT BLOOD FLOW AND CAUSE
HARMFUL INJURY
Figure 6
Note: The cuff is “ TYPE BF APPLIED PART”
Measuring Process
POSTURE FOR TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
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Cuff should be at the same height as your heart.
TIPS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
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Remove any constricting clothing and place the cuff on a bare arm.
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Keep still and do not talk until the measurement is complete.
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The cuff must be neither too tight nor too loose. Using a little force, you should be
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Make yourself comfortable and sit-up straight, legs uncrossed, feet flat on the floor
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Place your arm with cuff in front of you on the table with your palm facing up.
