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Position the Patient Carefully
1. Ensure that the patient avoids smoking or caffeine for at
least one hour before test.
2. Ensure that the patient is comfortable and relaxed, either
sitting or lying down. The position shown in the illustration
below is ideal.
3. Ensure that the upper arm is at heart level and supported.
At your discretion, BP can be
taken while lying down or standing.
Ensure cuff index line is within
wrapped around the upper arm.
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