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5.3. Fitting the Cuff
a) The cuff is pre-formed for easier use.
Remove tight or bulky clothing from your
upper arm.
b) Wrap the cuff around your upper left
arm. The rubber tube should be on the
inside of your arm extending downward
to your hand. Make certain the cuff lies
approximately 1/2” to 3/4” (1 to 2 cm)
above the elbow.
Important!
The red strip on the edge of
the cuff (Artery Mark) must lie over the
artery which runs down the inner side of
the arm.
TIP: Align red artery mark to pinky finger.
c) To secure the cuff, wrap it around your
arm and press the velcro together.
d) There should be little free space
between the arm and the cuff. You
should able to fit 2 fingers between your
arm and the cuff. Clothing must not
restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing
which does, must be removed. Cuffs
that don’t fit properly result in false
measurement values. Measure your arm
circumference if you are not sure of
proper fit.
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward)
so the cuff is at the same height as your
heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for at least two
minutes before you begin the measure-
ment.
½
”-¾”
8.7” - 16.5”
