11. How to Take Proper Measurements
(1) Preparation before measurement
(2)Wearing the Cuff Correctly
1）Unroll cuff. Place your arm inside it.
(We strongly recommend to use your left arm.)
--Always measure in the same arm (generally the left arm).
--Remain still and keep quiet during measurement.
--Relax as much as possible and do not talk during
measurement.
--Measure your blood pressure at about the same time every
day.
--Do not measure right after physical exercise or a bath. Rest
for 20 to 30 minutes before taking the measurement.
--Readings under the conditions listed below may affect
results:
Within an hour after dinner, after having wine, coffee, tea,
sports; talking, being nervous, being in unsteady mood,
bending forward, moving, room temperature dramatically
changing during measuring; inside a moving vehicle,
repeated and continuous measuring.
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