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2. You can measure the blood pressure lying on
the back. Look at the ceiling, keep quiet and do
not move during measurement. Be sure that
the cuff is placed approximately at the level of
your heart.
CUFF PREPARATION
1. Insert the cuff end for about 5 cm into a
metal ring as shown in the fi gure.
Fig.4
2. Apply the cuff to your left upper arm so
that the air tube is directed to your palm. If
the measurement on your left arm is diffi
cult,
you may use your right arm. In this case
remember that the readings may differ by
5-10 mmHg and even more.
Fig.5
3. Wrap the cuff around your upper arm so
that the bottom of the cuff is approximately
2-3 cm above your elbow. The sign “ARTERY”
should be over the arm artery.
Fig.6
4. Fix the cuff so that it fi ts tightly to the arm,
but see that it is not overtight. Too tight or too
free placement of the cuff may give inaccurate
readings.
Fig.7
5. On the fi xed cuff the sign «INDEX» should point
to the area «NORMAL (25-36 cm)». It means that
the cuff is chosen correctly and fi ts the size of your
upper arm. if the sign points to the area marked
«
» the cuff is too small and the readings will be
higher. If the sign points to the area marked «
»
the cuff is too large and the readings will be lower.
Fig.8
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