3.1C Fitting the Wide Range Cuff
a) Put the end of the cuff (with fastener) through the metal ring, making the cuff a
cylinder. (Ignore this step if your cuff is already set up.) Proper assembly allows
the Velcro® to match up properly.
b) Place the cuff around your bare arm. Make sure the bottom edge of the cuff
is about 1” (2-3 cm) above the elbow joint. Adjust the cuff so that the rubber
tubing under the cuff lies over the brachial artery, which runs on the inside of
the arm (see Fig. B). The artery mark should be over the brachial artery.
c) Pull the cuff and tighten it by attaching the Velcro® fastener. Normally, the
left arm is used, unless there is a physical reason for using the right arm.
d) The cuff should fit snugly around the arm, but not too tight. You should be
able to fit two fingers under the cuff.
e) Place the arm on the table (palm facing upwards) so that the cuff is at the
same level as the heart. Make sure there is no kink in the hose.
f) You can adjust the level of your arm by putting a cushion under your arm.
Ideally the cuff should be at heart level.
g) Remain seated quietly for at least 5 minutes before you begin the
measurement.
h) For those who cannot put the cuff on the left arm, put it on the right arm as
shown.
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