Fitting The Cuff - Henry Schein 900-8181 Manuel D'utilisation

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CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT
1. Sit at a table and let the table support your arm as you take the
measurement. Make sure that the cuff on the upper arm is at ap-
proximately the same level as the heart, and that the forearm is ex-
tended naturally on the table.
2. You may lie on your back and take measurement.
Look at the ceiling, keep calm, and don't move your neck or body du-
ring the measurement. Make sure that the cuff on the upper arm is at
approximately the same level as the heart.

FITTING THE CUFF

1. Insert the edge of the cuff approximately 5 centimeters into the D-
ring as shown in figure.
2. Put the cuff on the left upper arm with the tube pointing to the di-
rection of palm. If measurement on your left arm is difficult, you
can use right arm for measurement. In this case, it is necessary to
know that the readings may differ about 5-10 mmHg between left
arm and right arm.
3. Wrap cuff around your upper arm with the lower edge of the cuff
approximately 2-3 centimeters above the elbow. The mark "artery"
must be over the artery of the arm.