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2.5 Considerations for measurement
2.5.1 The correct using method
(1) Elbow on the table; comfortably
seated; legs uncrossed; back and
arm supported;
(2) Keep the center of the cuff and
the heart or nipples at the same
height.
(3) Do not put the clothes into the
cuff.
(4) Palms up, keep body relaxed.
(5) Sitting in a chair keep your foot flat on the ground.
A recommendation that the PATIENT be relaxed and not talk during
the measurement PROCEDURE; a recommendation that 5 min
elapses before the first reading is taken; need to avoid compression
or restriction of the connection tubing.
2.5.2 Ideal environment for measuring blood pressure
(1) Get up in the morning, and the mood is relaxed.
(2) No consciousness to the toilet.
(3) Room temperature is about 20 ℃.
(4) A quiet place where there was no noise around.
2.5.3 Measure blood pressure at the same time every day: Blood
pressure is constantly changing and cannot judge the situation only
by the result of once blood pressure measurement, for a period of
time, repeated measurements to determine blood pressure condition
is more reliable So please stick to measuring blood pressure every day,
select the mood in a day can keep the most stable state such
as early in the morning after getting up.
Ideal method is to measure as far as possible at the same time
every day.
Note: Be sure to have more than 2-3-minutes interval between two
measurements.
Depending on your individual physiological characteristics,
between the two measurements may need to rest for a longer time.
Please keep the cuff around your arm before you start measuring.
Do not measure your blood pressure on the bus.
Keep the center of the
cuff and heart at the
same height
Keep the
body straight
Correct
measurement
posture
Take off the thick
clothes like sweater
to measure
The ideal altitude difference
between the desk and chair is
10-12 inches (25cm-30cm),
usually the altitude difference
in the house is 10-12 inches
(25cm-30cm)
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