2.5 Considerations for measuring
2.5.1 The correct using method
(1) Elbow on the table; comfortably seated;
legs uncrossed; back and arm supported;
(2) Keep the center of the cu
and the heart or nipples at the same height.
(3) Do not put the clothes into the cuff.
(4) Palms up, and keep relaxed.
(5) Sitting in a chair keep your foot flat on the ground.
A recommendation that the PATIENT should be relaxed as much as possible and not
talk during the measurement PROCEDURE; a recommendation that 5 min elapses
before the first reading is taken; need to avoid compression or restriction of the
connection tubing.
2.5.2 Ideal environment for measuring blood pressure
(1) Get up in the morning, and the mood is relaxed.
(2) No consciousness to the toilet.
(3) Room temperature should be around 20 °C.
(4) A quiet place and there was no noise around.
2.5.3 Measure blood pressure at the same time every day: Blood pressure is constantly
changing and cannot judge the situation only by the result of once blood pressure
measurement, according to a period of time, repeated measurements to determine
blood pressure condition is more reliable So please stick to measure blood pressure
every day, select the mood in a day can keep the most stable state period such as
early in the morning after getting up. Ideal method is to measure as far as possible at
the same time every day.
Note: Be sure to have more than 2-3-minutes interval between two measurements.
Depending on your individual physiological characteristics, between the two
measurements may need to rest for a longer time.
Please keep the cu around your arm before you start measuring.
Do not measure your blood pressure on the bus.
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