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6. TAKING MEASUREMENT
6.1 Applying the arm cuff
1. To apply the cuff, simply slide the sleeve up the patient’s
arm, ensuring the size indicator is at the top of the cuff.
The cuff should be approximately 1-2 cm between
the bottom of the cuff and your elbow joint.
2. Connect the tube from the cuff to the unit. Drape the tube
over the patient’s shoulder, around the neck, across the
opposite side of the body.
3. Put the unit into the pouch. Attach the pouch to the
patient using either the waist belt or shoulder strap
depending on the patient’s preference.
4. To ensure proper unit operation, start a measurement
by pressing “START” button. If problem occurs, review
the setup and fitting of the system.
6.2 Preparing and Educating the Patient
When the measurement starts, the patient should:
• avoid excess movement during measurements,
• relax the instrumented arm, slightly away from the body,
• avoid hand movement,
• avoid flexing the muscles during measurement,
• not remove the cuff between measurement.
The patient can stop a measurement in progress
by pressing “
” button.
The patient can start a measurement at any time by pres-
sing “START” button.