Samsung BA-507S Owner's Manual

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17Applying the CuffApplying the Cuff16 Important Reminders✓Important Reminders✓✓✓While Taking a MeasurementSit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or movingmay elevate measurements.For consistency, it’s a good idea to measure your bloodpressure using the same arm and at about the same timeeach day. If possible, we suggest using your left arm.When taking multiple measurements right after eachother, make sure you wait at least 10 minutes in between.Waiting allows your blood vessels to return to their normalstate.Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor.Do not touch the cuff or monitor at any time during themeasurement. Relax.• Before you put the cuff on your arm makecertain that you are not wearing a thickcoat or sweater.• If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt, rollup the sleeve, but make sure that it is notconstricting circulation to your arm.• The cuff should be positioned on yourbicep and the red arterial marker shouldbe in the center just above your elbow.Instructions are also printed directly onthe cuff for reference.• Wrap the cuff around your upper arm(usually the left) so it fits securely but isnot too tight. You should be able to place2 fingers in between the cuff and yourarm. The velcro tab should fall within the"OK" range printed on the cuff for properuse.• Place your arm on a table with your palmfacing upwards. The inflation tube shouldline up with your arm. Do not allow thetube to kink or wrap around anything; itshould fall down the center of your arm.