Omron Healthcare T9P - Manual (Page 11)

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TITLE HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF
5. Pull the cuff so that the top and
bottom edges are tightened
evenly around your arm.
6. When the cuff is positioned
correctly, press the sewn hook
material FIRMLY against the
pile side of the cuff.
7. Make certain the cuff fits
snugly around your arm.
The cuff should make
good contact with
your skin.
You should be able
to fit your index finger
between the cuff and your
arm easily, so you can pull
the cuff off and on.
8. Relax your arm and turn your
palm upward.
9. Be sure there are no kinks
in the air tubing.
You can also measure blood
pressure on your right arm.
Wrap the arm cuff as shown in
the Figure.
1. Place the air tube below the
elbow.
2. Place the mark cloth inside the
elbow joint of your right arm.
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Mark cloth
Air tube
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