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2. You can measure the blood pressure lying on
the back. Look at the ceiling, keep quiet and do
not move during measurement. Be sure that the
cuff is placed approximately at the level of your
heart.
1. Insert the cuff end for about 5 cm into a
metal ring as shown in the fi gure.
Fig.6
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 difficult, you
may use your right arm. In this case remember
that the readings may diff er by 5-10 mmHg and
even more.
Fig.7
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.
Fig.8
4. Fix the cuff so that it fits tightly to the arm,
but see that it is not overtight. Too tight or too
free placement of the cuff may give inaccurate
readings.
Fig.9
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.
Fig.10
CUFF PREPARATION
Fig.5
