vent over-inflation. With smaller cuffs (infant or child) the cuff can inflate to over
300mmHg with just two full compressions of the bulb. To prevent discomfort or injury to
the patient and damage to the instrument, bulb should only be partially squeezed, so that
each “stroke” inflates the cuff in 40mmHg to 60mmHg increments until inflated to the de-
sired level.
WARNING:
This product may contain a chemical known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION:
To obtain the greatest accuracy from your blood pressure instrument, it is
recommended that the instrument be used within a temperature range of 50°F (10°C)
to 104°F (40°C), with a relative humidity range of 15%-85% (non-condensing).
CAUTION:
Extreme altitudes may affect blood pressure readings. Your device has been
designed for normal environmental conditions.
Operation of Pocket Aneroids
This booklet contains operating and main-
tenance information for pocket aneroid
sphygmomanometers. Please read and re-
tain.
Your pocket aneroid sphygmo-
manometer consists of an aneroid
manometer (gauge), complete inflation
system, (latex-free inflation bladder,
squeeze bulb, and the valve), a zip-
pered carrying case, and operating in-
structions.
Most models come preassembled and ready for use. If assembly is
required, attach gauge and bulb and valve assemblies to the tubes as shown in illustration.
To facilitate, use alcohol or soapy water.
Measurement Procedure
1. Patient Position
The patient should sit or lie comfortably. The arm should be fully supported on a flat sur-
face at heart level. (If the arm’s position varies, or is not level with the heart, measurement
values obtained will not be consistent with the patient’s true blood pressure.) When seated,
the patient should have their back and arm supported, and their legs should not be crossed.
The patient should relax prior to measurement comfortably for five (5) minutes and
should refrain from talking or moving during measurement. Observer should view manome-
ter in a direct line to avoid “Parallax error”.
2. Apply the cuff
Nylon cuffs are specially designed to promote the precisely accurate determination of blood
Cuff
Index Line
Hang
Tab
Gauge
Artery Mark
Bulb & Valve
Bladder &
Tubing
