C Fitting The Wide Range Cuff - Be.Better RX808 Mode D'emploi

• A loose cuff causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the arm, which can lead to false results. Consecutive
blood pressure measurements should be repeated after at least a 15 second pause or after the arm has been
held up in order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away.

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
b) Place the cuff around your 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
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.
to match up properly.
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