f. Position cuff 2.5 cm (1 inch) above site of brachial pulsation (antecubital space). Apply bladder of cuff above artery by centering arrows marked on cuff over artery. If there are not any center arrows on cuff, esti- mate the center of the bladder and place this point over artery. With cuff fully deflated, wrap cuff evenly and snugly around upper arm (see illustration)