Konig Electronic Automatic blood pressure monitor - Manual (Page 3)

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2. CUFF CONNECTION TO THE MONITOR
Connect the cuff to the monitor by placing the rubber tube plug into the cuff socket on the
monitor. Make sure that the plug is completely inserted so that there will be no air leakage
during blood pressure measurements.
3. CUFF WRAPPING ON YOUR ARM
a. Place the cuff around a bare arm 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch
above the elbow joint
b. While seated, place the hand of the cuffed arm, palm up,
in front of you on a fl at surface such as a desk or table
with the rubber tube running down the center of your arm
toward your hand.
c. The cuff must be neither too tight nor too loose. You should
be able to place one fi nger between the cuff and your
wrist.
d. Measure using the same arm each time.
e. Do not move your arms, body, or the monitor during blood
pressure measurements.
f. Stay quiet, calm and rest for 5 minutes before and during
blood pressure measurement.
g. If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the monitor and
wash it by hand in a mild detergent, then rinse it thoroughly
in cold water. Allow the cuff to dry before using for a blood
pressure measurement. Never dry the cuff in a clothes
dryer and never iron the cuff.