TIPS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
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Remove any constricting clothing and place the cuff on a bare arm.
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Keep still and do not talk until the measurement is complete.
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The cuff must be neither too tight nor too loose. Using a little force, you should be
able to place two fingers between the cuff and your arm.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
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1) POSTURE FOR TAKING BLOOD
PRESSURE MONITOR
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Make yourself comfortable and sit-up
straight
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Place your arm with cuff in front of
you on the table with your palm
facing up.
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Cuff should be at the same height as
your heart.