Attaching The Cuff - Beumer BM 95 Mode D'emploi

5.1 Attaching the cuff

Place the cuff onto the bare upper arm. The circulation of the arm must not be
hindered by tight clothing or similar.
The cuff must be placed on the upper arm so that the bottom edge is posi-
tioned 2 – 3 cm above the elbow and over the artery. The line should point to
the centre of the palm.
Now tighten the free end of the cuff, but make sure that it is not too tight around
the arm and close the hook-and-loop fastener. The cuff should be fastened so
that two fingers can fit under the cuff.
Now insert the cuff line into the connection for the cuff connector.
This cuff is suitable for you if the index mark (
fitting the cuff on the upper arm.
If the measurement is performed on the right upper arm, the line should be located on the inside
of your elbow. Ensure that your arm is not pressing on the line.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm, which may mean that the measured blood
pressure values are different. Always perform the measurement on the same arm. Blood pressure
) is within the OK range after
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