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Placement of the Pressure Sleeve
It is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol
consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If
for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left arm, please
modify the instructions for cuff application to your right arm. Your
physician can help you identify which arm is best for you to take
measurements from.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with
cuff placement.
2. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor.
3. The cuff should not be plugged into the monitor until after the cuff is
applied to your arm.
Note:
Blood pressure naturally varies from one arm to the other; therefore,
measure your blood pressure on the same arm to ensure comparability
of the two readings.
4. Position the cuff on a solid surface with the tubing facing up and
away from you. The metal ring/bar on the cuff should be to the left of
the tubing.
5. Open the cuff by pulling or rolling the bottom of the cuff to the right.
This should open the cuff without fully unrolling it, creating a cylinder.
Do not fully unwrap or unroll the cuff.
