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BODY POSTURE DURING BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
Note: Blood pressure can be affected
by the position of the cuff and your
physiological condition.
Sitting during measurement:
1. Be seated with your feet flat on the
floor without crossing your legs.
2. Place your hand, palm-side up, in
front of you on a flat surface such as
a desk or a table.
3. The middle of the cuff should be at
the same level as your heart.
Lying down during measurement:
1. Lie on your back.
2. Straighten your arm alongside your
body with your palm facing up.
3. The cuff should be placed at the
same level as your heart.
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