Welch Allyn How to take Patients Blood Pressure Reading - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 2)

HOW TO TAKE PATIENTS’ BLOOD PRESSURE READING AUTOMATED DEVICE
(OSCILLOMETRIC)
1. Select cuff size appropriate for the patient’s
arm circumference. The applicable range,
in centimetres, is printed on each cuff. Place
the cuff on a bare arm.
2. Wrap the cuff around the arm with the artery
index marker located over the brachial artery
and with the lower edge of the cuff 2.5 cm above
the bend in the elbow.
3. Apply the cuff snugly, allowing room for no more
than two fingers.
4. Once the cuff is in place, allow the patient to sit
quietly for a few minutes. Patient should be
seated with back and feet well supported, legs
not crossed.
5. Keep the upper arm at heart level and passively
support the lower arm.
6. Initiate the automatic measurement cycle, and
keep the arm still.
NOTE:
The “Artery Index Marker” on the cuff should fall
within the “Range” indicated on the cuff. If the
artery index marker falls short of range, use a
larger cuff to ensure accurate results. If the artery
index marker is past the range, use a smaller cuff
to ensure accurate results.
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