Measurement Procedure - Walgreens Well Manual De Instrucciones

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Note:
• Position the monitor at the same level as your heart during
measurement to ensure accurate readings
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the position of the
user, his or her physiologic condition and other factors.
Before Measurement
To help ensure an accurate reading, follow these instructions before
taking a measurement:
• Wait 1 hour after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with
alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood pressure.
• Sit quietly and rest for 15 minutes.
• Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during
stressful times.
• Take your reading in a comfortable environment as measurements
can be affected by hot or cold temperatures. Take your blood
pressure at normal body temperature.
During Measurement
• Do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles.
• Do not cross your legs. Sit with feet flat on the floor.
• Dot not touch cuff or monitor during measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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