3. Position the arm correctly.
1) The air tube should run down the
inside of your forearm and be in
line with your middle finger.
2) The bottom of the cuff should be
approximately 1 to 2 cm above
your elbow.
3) Apply the cuff to your upper arm
so that the colored marker is
centered on the middle of your
inner arm and points down the
inside of the arm.
TAKING MEASUREMENTS ON THE RIGHT ARM
Apply the cuff so that the air tube is at the side of your elbow.
• Be careful not to rest your arm on the
air tube, or otherwise restrict the flow
of air to the cuff.
• The cuff should be 1 to 2 cm above
the elbow.
4. When the cuff is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener
FIRMLY.
HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF
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