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.
6. Insert your left arm into the created
cuff cylinder. Position the (
) mark
over the main artery on the inside of
your arm.
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