Preparation for ‘Measurements
1. Installing Batteries
R e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r a n d i n s e r t b a t t e r i e s i n t o t h e b a t t e r
c o m p a r t m e n t a s s h o w n , t a k i n g e x t r e m e c a r e t h a t t h e
polarities
a n d
a r e o b s e r v e d .
b u l b h o s e i n t o t h e s o c k e t s .
an outstretched position at the same level with the heart, with your
palm facing upward. Slip the cuff up over the
arm
and wind the cuff
b a c k a r o u n d t h e u p p e r a r m s m o o t h l y a n d s n u g l y . P l a c e t h e c u f f s o
that the inflatable bag is centered over the brachial artery which is
located approximately midway on the arm’in the bend of the elbow
when the palm is facing upward. The bottom edge of
the
cuff should
b e p o s i t i o n e d f r o m 1 t o 2 i n c h e s a b o v e t h e e l b o w . F a s t e n t h e c u f f
securely.
. . .
R o l l i n g u p a s h i r t or j a c k e t s l e e v e
to
a l l o w t h e a r m c u f f t o b e f i t t e d m a y
couse
constriction
of the upper
a r m
p r e v e n t i n g a c c u r a t e r e a d i n g s .
. . . .
.
during Measurements
Remain
in a seated or reclining posture during
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