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APPLYING YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF
Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol
consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior
taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of stress,
avoid taking your measurement until the feeling
subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere
with the cuff placement.
2. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor.
3. Hold your left arm in front of
you with your palm facing
upward.
4. Apply the preformed cuff to your
left wrist. Position the digital
display panel to the inside area
of your wrist, Fig. 1.
5. Adjust the cuff as shown, from
the edge of the “Head of the Ulna
Bone” or two finger widths (1”)
down from the bend in the wrist.
6. Wrap and fasten the cuff securely,
(not too tight) yet comfortably around your wrist.
NOTE: If for any reason you are unable to or should not use
your left wrist, please modify the following instructions and
apply the cuff to your right wrist. Your physician can tell you
which wrist is best for you to use.
NOTE: Use the left wrist unless you are unable to or should not use
your left arm or wrist. In consultation with your physician, you may
modify the following instructions and apply the cuff to your right wrist.
Fig. 1