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ENG
CUFF PREPARATION
1. Insert the cuff end for about 5 cm into a
metal ring as shown in the Figure.
2. Apply the cuff to your left upper arm so
that the air tube is directed to your palm. If
the measurement on your left arm is dif
fi
cult,
you may use your right arm. In this case
remember that the readings may differ by
5-10 mmHg and even more.
3. Wrap the cuff around your upper arm so
that the bottom of the cuff is approximately
2-3 cm above your elbow. The sign “ARTERY”
should be over the arm artery.
4. Fix the cuff so that it
fi
ts tightly to the arm,
but see that it is not overtight. Too tight or too
free placement of the cuff may give inaccurate
readings.
5. On the
fi
xed cuff the sign “index” should point to
the area “normal (25-36 cm)”. it means that the cuff is
chosen correctly and
fi
ts the size of your upper arm.
if the sign points to the area marked «
», the cuff
is too small and the readings will be higher. If the sign
points to the area marked «
», the cuff is too large
and the readings will be lower.
6. If the arm has a conic form, the cuff should
be put on with a spiral movement as shown in
the Figure.
