Applying the cuff – Lumiscope 1134 User Manual

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To apply the cuff

A. Plug the end of the tubing on the

cuff into the connector at the base

of the monitor.

Applying the Cuff

Main Artery

Left Arm

2~3 cm
(0.8” ~ 1.2”)

B. Remove any clothing that restricts the upper left arm.

Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber

tube should point in the direction of your hand. The

bottom edge of the cuff should be 0.8" ~ 1.2" (2~3

cm) above your elbow with the tube positioned over the

middle of your arm.

C. Position the artery mark ( ) over the main artery (on

the inside of your arm) in the upper arm.

Note:

To locate the main artery, press two fingers approximately 1" (2cm)

above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your left arm

D. To have a secure fit, pull the end of the cuff towards

you, wrap it over, then press it for closure. If the Index

line falls within the OK range, indicated at the edge of

the cuff, this cuff is suitable for your use. If the Index

line falls out of the OK range, you may need a cuff

with larger circumference.

This cuff fits arm sizes 9.2" - 18.2".

Position your arm so that the cuff is aligned at heart

level, as shown in the diagram.

Main

Artery

Main

Artery