Omron BP791IT - Before Taking a Measurement

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BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT
To.ensure.a.reliable.reading.follow.these.recommendations:
1.Avoid.eating,.drinking.alcohol,.smoking,.exercising,.and.bathing.
for.30.minutes.prior.to.taking.a.measurement.Rest.for.at.least.15.
minutes.prior.to.taking.the.measurement
2.Stress.raises.blood.pressure.Avoid.taking.measurements.during.
stressful.times
3.Measurements.should.be.taken.in.a.quiet.place
4.Remove.tight-fitting.clothing.from.your.arm
5.Sit.on.a.chair.with.your.feet.flat.on.the.floor.Rest.your.arm.on..
a.table.so.that.the.cuff.is.at.the.same.level.as.your.heart
6.Remain.still.and.do.not.talk.during.the.measurement
7.Keep.a.record.of.your.blood.pressure.and.pulse.readings.for.your.
physician.A.single.measurement.may.not.provide.an.accurate..
indication.of.your.true.blood.pressure.You.need.to.take.and.record.
several.readings.over.a.period.of.time.Try.to.measure.your.blood.
pressure.at.about.the.same.time.each.day.for.consistency