4.3. 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
exactly over the artery which runs down the inner
side of the arm.
c) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff
with 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 the arm on
the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff is at the
same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is
not kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for two minutes before you
begin the measurement.
Comment
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can also be placed on the right one. However
all measurements should be made using the same arm.
8
2 -3 cm
tube
