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 wrist.
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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 wrist..
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
CORRECT POSTURE FOR TAKING
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
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Make yourself comfortable and
sit-up straight.
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Place and rest the wrist with the cuff in
front of you on the table with your palm
facing up. Do not bend your wrist or
curl your fingers.
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Cuff should be at approximately the
same height as your heart.
