Fitting The Cuff; Measuring Procedure - Microlife BP 3AS1-2 Mode D'emploi

5.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Push the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube
points in the direction of the lower arm.
b) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain
that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to
3 cm above the elbow and that the rubber tube leaves
the cuff on the inner side of the arm.
Important! The mark (ca. 3 cm long bar) must lie over
the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
c) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff by
affixing the closer.
d) There must be no free space between the arm and the
cuff as this would influence the result. Clothing must
not restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing which does
(e.g. a pullover) must be taken off.
e) Secure the cuff with the closer in such a way that it
lies comfortably and is not too tight. Lay your arm on
a table (palm upwards) so that the cuff is at the same
height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not
kinked.
Note:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can
also be placed on the right one. However, all measure-
ments should be made using the same arm.

5.4. Measuring procedure

After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin:
a) Press the O/I button. Make sure the tube is properly
attached to the device. The following appears in the dis-
play for 2 seconds: (Diag.). A short be-be-beep follows to
indicate that the device has equilibrated with the pressure
of the surroundings and the measurement can therefore
begin. A «0» is shown in the display.
b) Grasp the handle and bulb with your free hand and Inflate the
cuff to a pressure at least 40 mmHg higher than the expected systolic pressure.
If you do not know the value of this pressure, inflate to a value
of approximately 160 - 180 mmHg. The cuff pressure is shown
continuously on the LCD.
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2 - 3 cm
tube