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CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE
1. Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff
is at the same level as your heart as shown
in Fig. A. Relax your entire body, especially
between your elbow and fingers.
NOTE:
Your heart is located slightly below your armpit.
2. If the cuff is not at the same level as your
heart or if you cannot keep your arm
completely still throughout the reading, use
a soft object, such as a folded towel, to
support your wrist as shown in Fig. B.
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor
and take 5-6 deep breaths. Avoid leaning
back while the measurement is being taken
as shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
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