fitting the cuff.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use the left wrist to measure pressure.
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The cuff should be snug but not too tight. You should be able to insert two fingers
between the cuff and your wrist.
See Figure 6.
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Only use the manufacturer cuff with the main unit to ensure accurate measurement.
NOTE: CONTINUOUS CUFF PRESSURE MAY EFFECT BLOOD FLOW AND CAUSE
HARMFUL INJURY
Figure 6
Note: The cuff is “ TYPE BF APPLIED PART”
Measuring Process
CORRECT POSTURE FOR TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
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Cuff should be at approximately the same height as your heart.
TIPS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
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Remove any constricting clothing and place the cuff on a bare wrist.
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Keep still and do not talk until the measurement is complete.
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The cuff must be neither too tight nor too loose. Using a little force, you should be
able to place two fingers between the cuff and your wrist..
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Make yourself comfortable and sit-up straight. legs uncrossed, feet flat on the floor.
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Place and rest the wrist with the cuff in front of you on the table with your palm facing
up. Do not bend your wrist or curl your fingers.
