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Sit Correctly
To take a measurement, you need to be relaxed
and comfortably seated, under comfortable room
temperature. Avoid bathing, drinking alcohol or
caffeine, smoking, exercising or eating 30 minutes
before taking a measurement.
• Sit in a chair with your legs uncrossed and feet
flat on the floor.
• Sit with your back and arm supported.
• The arm cuff should be placed on your arm at the
same level as your heart, with the arm resting
comfortably on a table
.