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HELPFUL HINTS FOR ACCURATE READINGS
• • Relax at least 15 minutes before taking a reading.
• • Always place the cuff directly on the skin. Remove any clothing or jewelry
that may interfere with the cuff placement.
• • Make sure the cuff is snug, but not too snug. One or two fingers should fit
between the cuff and the arm.
• • Make sure the stethoscope head is directly over the brachial artery.
• • Try to use the same arm for all readings unless instructed
otherwise by your physician.
• • Deflate the cuff at 2 or 3 mmHg per second.
• • Remain still with your palm up and arm extended keeping the cuff at the
same level as your heart.
• • Relax during the reading as anxiety can produce incorrect results.
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