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9. Carrying out the measurement
9.1 Carrying out the measurements correctly
The following figure shows the optimal positioning of the cuff:
To make the surroundings optimum for the measurement, consider the following
points:
1.
Sit comfortably
2.
Make sure that your legs are not crossed
3.
Keep your feet flat on the floor
4.
Your back and arms should always be supported
5.
The centre of the cuff should always be at the same level as your heart
Relax as much as possible and do not talk during the measurement.
Measure your blood pressure every day at about the same time.
Do not measure immediately after physical exertion or a bath. Take a break of 20
to 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement.
The readings can be affected under the following conditions:
Within an hour after dinner, after drinking wine, coffee or tea, for example red
tea. Or after sport activity and after bathing.
Talking, nervousness, restless mood, bending forward, moving around, changes in
the room temperature during measurement, can also change the readings.