Instruction manual
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ent upon the circumference of the arm (measured in the centre). The permissible range is printed on the cuff. Microlife ЕА- Сuff М – L, for arm circumference
22-42 cm, washable, fits the most of adults. If this is not suitable for your use, please contact your dealer. Note: only use clinically approved Original-Cuffs!
• A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air-pocket causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can lead to false results. Correctly executed blood-pressure measurements
should therefore first be repeated after a 1 minute pause.
5.3. Fitting the cuff
a) Pass the end of the cuff (with sewn-in rubber stopper) through the metal stirrup so that a loop is formed. The
Velcro closer must be facing outwards. (Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.)
b) Push the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points in the direction of the lower arm.
c) 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.
d) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the closer.
e) 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.
f) Secure the cuff with the Velcro 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.
g) 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.
