Homedics BPA-2000-EU [8/244] How to use the blood pressure device

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Fitting the cuff

Correct cu size is critical to accurate measurement. This monitor comes with a standard size 22-32cm arm

cu. A large size cu 32-42cm is available from the HoMedics website www.homedics.co.uk

1. If the cu is not assembled at rst use, put the end of the cu which is furthest

away from the tube through the D-ring to form a noose.

2. Apply the tube to the left side of the device.

should not be tted any tighter than this.

6. Relax your body and rest your arm on a table with your palm up so that the cu is

positioned at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube does not

bend.

If it is not possible to t the cu on the left arm, it can be placed on the

right arm instead. However, it is important that all measurements are

carried out on the same arm. If the measurement is to be taken on the

right arm, the artery symbol on the cu should be positioned above the

main artery. Press the arm’s arteries with two ngers at approximately 2

cm above the elbow on the inside of the arm to nd out where the