2. Apply the cuff
2.1 Place the cuff over the bare upper arm with the end containing the
bladder over the brachial artery.
2.2 The bottom edge of the cuff should be positioned appro x i m a t e l y one
inch above the antecubital fold.
2.3 Wrap the end of the cuff not containing the bladder around arm
snugly and smoothly and engage adhesive strips.
Note:
If the unit is equipped with a
calibrated nylon cuff featuring Index
and Range markings, a correct fit may
be verified by checking that the Index
Line falls between the two Range Lines.
(See Figure 1)
3. Inflate the cuff
3 . 1 Close the deflation valve by turning the thumbscrew clockwise.
3 . 2 Palpate the radial art e ry while inflating the cuff. Be sure to inflate cuff
quickly by squeezing bulb rapidly.
3 . 3 Inflate cuff 20 to 30mmHg above the point at which the radial pulse
d i s a p p e a r s .
4. Position the Stethoscope
Position the chestpiece in the antecubital space between the cuff, distal
to the brachium. Do not place chestpiece underneath the cuff, as this
impedes accurate measurement. Use the bell side of a combination
stethoscope for clearest detection of the low pitched Korotkoff (pulse)
sounds.
5. Deflate the cuff
Open the valve to deflate the cuff gradually at a rate of 2-3mmHg per second.
6. Measurement
R e c o rd the onset of Koro t k o ff sounds as the systolic pre s s u re, and the
disappearance of these sounds as diastolic pre s s u re. (Some healthcare
p rofessionals recommend re c o rding diastolic 1 and diastolic 2. Diastolic
1 occurs at phase 4). After measure m e n t is completed, open valve fully to
release any remaining air in the cuff. Remove cuff .
CLEANING AND M A I N T E N A N C E
Cuff and Nylon Case
Sponge with a damp cloth. If necessary, it can be washed in cool water
with mild soap or detergent-disinfectant. Remember to remove bladder
f rom cuff prior to washing. After washing, it should be rinsed and allowed
to air dry.
NEVER IRON.
Bladder and Bulb:
Wipe with a damp cloth. To help preserve it from cracking or discoloring,
wipe with a soft cloth moistened with ethanol.
Valves:
Clean the surface with a dry fabric such as soft
cotton material. Remove the interior gasket with a
thin blunt pick. Check for dirt, dust, hair, or other
debris in both chamber and air release slit, which
could impede proper function. (See Figure 2).
Leatherette Case:
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly with a dry cloth. If
necessary, it can be washed with cool water and mild soap. Do not allow
to air dry.
Gauge:
Wipe with a dry cloth.
NEVER DISASSEMBLE!
GAUGE CALIBRAT I O N
Should the indicator needle of the manometer rest outside of this
calibration mark, then the manometer must be recalibrated to within
+/-3 mmHg when compared to a
certified re f e rence standard. No
manometers that have their indicator
needle resting outside of this mark
a re acceptable for use. (See Figure 3).
Interior
Gasket
Air Release
Slit
Range Lines
Index Line
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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