Troubleshooting
Problem
Readings from repeated
measurements differ
significantly
The systolic pressureva-
lue or diastolic pressure
value is high or low
Reason
Blood pressure is a
fluctuating value. For
healthy adults, deviations
of 10 to 20 mmHg are
posible.
Cuff is not properly fitted
Talking, coughing,
laughing, moving, etc.
when measuring will
influence the reading
You moved your hand or
body or you spoke during
the measurement
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Solution
none
Ensure that the cuff is fitted as follows:
--on the palm side of your arm.
--approximately one inch from the
crook of the arm
While measuring, relax, keep still, do
not move or speak.
Do not move or speak.