CAUTION:
Measurement arm should be at heart level. If the blood
pressure cuff is not at heart level, note the difference in reading due to
the hydrostatic effect.
CAUTION:
Proper blood pressure cuff size and placement is essential to
the accuracy of the blood pressure determination. See the section on
Blood Pressure Cuff Selection for sizing information.
CAUTION:
The blood pressure cuff must be properly positioned to
ensure blood pressure accuracy and patient safety. Be sure to position
the artery mark directly over the brachial artery. Wrapping the cuff too
loosely (preventing proper inflation) may result in inaccurate blood
pressure readings.
CAUTION:
The patient should be comfortably seated, legs uncrossed,
feet flat on the floor, back and arm supported. The midpoint of the cuff
should be at the level of the heart.
CAUTION:
For best results, patients should sit and relax for at least five
minutes prior to the measurement.
CAUTION:
Patients should not talk or move during the measurement
procedure.
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