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5) Once the blood pressure cuff is positioned
correctly, fasten the end with the Velcro.
Place the blood pressure cuff so that there is
enough room to insert your index and middle
fingers between the skin and the material of the
blood pressure cuff.
6.3 Correct posture
After positioning the blood pressure cuff, assume the
correct posture to take the measurements (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9: Correct posture
1) Sit down comfortably on a chair to measure your
blood pressure.
2) Place your elbow on a table or a solid surface.
3) Lean back in your chair.
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