iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor - Manual (Page 5)

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Lying Down During Measurement
a. Lie on your back.
b. Place your arm straight along your side with your hand palm-side
up.
c. The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart.
Note: Blood pressure can be affected by the position of the cuff and your
physiologic condition.
Apply the Cuff
a. Pull the cuff end through the metal loop, positioning it outward
(away from your body).
b. Place a bare arm through the cuff and position the cuff
1/2
" (1-2cm) above the elbow joint.
c. Tighten the cuff by pulling it towards your body, securing it
closed with the Velcro fastener.
d. While seated, place your hand, palm-side up, in front of you
on a flat surface such as a desk or table. Position the monitor
in the middle of your arm so that it is aligned with your middle
finger.
e. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your arm.
You should be able to insert one finger between your arm and
the cuff.
Remember to:
1. Make sure that the appropriate cuff size is used; refer to the cuff
circumference range in the Specifications section of this manual.
2. Measure on the same arm each time.
3. Stay still during measurement. Do not move your arm, body or the
monitor.
4. Stay still and calm for one to one and half minutes before taking
a blood pressure measurement. Prolonged over-inflation of the
bladder may cause ecchymoma of your arm.
5. Keep the cuff clean. Cleaning the cuff after every 200 times of usage
is recommended.If the cuff becomes dirty, clean it with a moistened
cloth. Do not rinse the monitor or cuff with running water.