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Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring

Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
  • Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement.
  • Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
  • Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure.

Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurementFollow these simple steps:

1. Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart.

2. Lay left arm on the table with palm up. Place the cuff on upper arm with the tube facing downward and toward the inside of your arm.

3. The cuff should be snug but not too tight. You should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm.

4. Remain still and do not talk.

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Digital Blood Pressure MonitorDigital Blood Pressure Monitors

Taking your blood pressure is easy with an automatic blood pressure monitor. Simply wrap the cuff around your arm and with one button your blood pressure and pulse readings are displayed on the digital display.