American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Advantage 6005 - Manual (Page 12)

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B. To Apply the ADCUFF TM to Your Arm:
Measurement is suggested on left arm.
If measuring on right arm, reverse procedures as necessary.
Remove constricting clothing from measurement arm. Never attempt to measure blood pres- 1
sure over shirt sleeve. If rolling up sleeve, make sure it
doesn’t bind or constrict circulation.
Slip arm though cuff (the free end of the cuff must be 2
threaded through the D-Ring with hook and loop adhesive
and printed markings visible on the outside surface).
Make sure to position the cuff correctly on the upper arm 3
with the edges marked nearer to elbow and shoulder in the
correct orientation. The bottom edge of the cuff (edge near-
est the elbow) should be about 1 inch above the inside elbow
crease. Pull on the free end of the cuff to tighten.
Position so that the Artery Mark is directly over the Brachial 4
artery. The Brachial artery runs along the inside of the arm
near the elbow crease. Although it cannot be seen, the
Brachial artery can be detected by feeling for a pulse using
the fingers of the opposite hand.
Secure cuff by attaching the hook and loop adhesive. The 5
cuff should be snug, but not tight. One finger should be able
to slide easily between cuff and arm. Check to be sure the
cuff is the correct size for your arm. When properly snug,
the white Index line should fall between the “OK” lines
printed on the cuff. If the Index line does not fall between
the “OK” lines you will need to order a larger or smaller cuff.
Refer to page 19 of this booklet for information on ordering other cuff sizes.
C. Correct Measuring Posture
Correct measuring posture is essential to accurate
measurement of your blood pressure.
Sit comfortably in a chair with the measurement arm 1
resting flat on a surface so that the center of your arm is
at about the same height as your heart.
Note:
If the arm is above heart level you may obtain lower
than ”normal“ readings. Conversely, if it is below heart level,
you may obtain elevated readings.
Sit upright with feet resting on the floor surface. Do 2
not lean forward or backward during measurement.
Relax for five to ten minutes before measurement to stabilize your 3
pressure.
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