- Eng 16 -
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Draw the end of the arm cuff to fit it on
the arm and secure with Velcro.
• Carefully place the arm taking care to obtain
adequate tightness, not too tight or loose.
Adequate tightness is obtained when you can
place a finger between the cuff and your arm.
You may measure your blood pressure on your
right arm. Adjust the arm cuff position so that the
air hose is located at the center of your right arm
exactly as shown in the procedure for the left
arm.
However blood pressure reading may differ
by about 10 mmHg between the right and left
arms. It is recommended to use the same arm
for measurement thereby ensuring a consistent
reading.
When you put the arm cuff around your right arm
The air hose should be
located at the center
of your arm.
HOW TO WRAP THE ARM CUFF