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WatchBP Office Central
Application of the ankle cuff
(in ABI mode)
1) The patient has to lie down in supine position.
2) Place
the ankle cuff on the leg. Make sure the edge of
the ankle cuff lies approximately 2 to 3cm ( ¾ to 1 inch)
above the ankle and notice that the artery mark is on the
posterior tibial artery.
posterior tibial artery.
2-3 cm
(3/4 to 1 inch)
3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the leg.
4) Leave a little free space between the leg of the patient
and the cuff. Two fingers should fit between the leg and
the cuff.
