Measuring NBP 11: Monitoring NBP
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5 Place the limb used for taking the measurement at the same level as the patient’s heart.
6 Press the
soft key. As the cuff begins to inflate and then deflate, the pressure is
displayed.
7 When the measurement is complete, the NBP values are displayed.
To stop an NBP measurement in progress, press the
soft key.
Assessment of Hypertension
To make a measurement for use in the assessment of hypertension:
1 Ensure the patient is comfortably seated with their legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor.
Their back and arm should be supported.
2 Ask the patient to relax as much as possible and not talk during the measurement.
3 Confirm, the middle of the cuff is at the level of the right atrium of the heart.
4 If possible, wait five minutes before making the first measurement.
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