Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurement
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Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning,
under the same conditions .
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Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking, coffee or tea
consumption or any form of exertion . These factors will influence the
measurement results .
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Always measure on the same upper arm .
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Take off wrist watch and jewelry before fitting the cuff on the
measuring arm .
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Wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating a measurement .
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Do not wrap the cuff over a jacket or sweater . This will affect the
measurement .
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Remove tight-fitting clothing from your arm .
Applying the arm cuff
Fig . 1
1 . Plug the air hose into the connector (Fig . 1) .
2 . The cuff is located correctly when the velcro is on the outside of the
cuff and the metal ring does not touch the skin (Fig . 2) .
3 . Put your arm through the cuff loop . The bottom of the cuff should be
approximately 2-3 cm above elbow . The tube should lie over the
brachial artery on the inside of the arm (Fig . 3) .
Fig . 4
4 . Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around
your arm (Fig . 4) .
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Pile side material
Smooth
cloth
Metal ring
Fig . 2
Fig . 5
Velcro
Fig . 3
Fig . 6
Main
arteries