TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare wrist. Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure.
Do not talk during measurement.
Do not cross legs. Keep your feet flat on floor during measurement.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1.. Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.
2.. With palm facing upward, attach monitor to the inside of your left wrist and fasten securely. The top edge of the cuff should align with the crease of your wrist.
3..Position your wrist so it is level with your heart, using an arm rest if needed. Positioning of the wrist at heart level is critical for accurate
measurement.
4.. Press the START button. Your average blood pressure reading will appear with the number
of measurements stored in memory (i.e. A25 = total of 25 measurements stored in memory). As the cuff pressurizes, measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
NOTE: To stop inflation at any time, press START
5..Remain still and refrain from talking or moving during reading.