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BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
Suggestions before Measuring
Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol, and cigarette at least 30 minutes
1.
before measurement.
Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before measurement.
2.
Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measuring. 3.
Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.4.
Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This break 5.
can be longer if necessary, depending on your physical condition.
Keep the records for your healthcare provider as reference.6.
Blood pressure varies between the two hands naturally. Always 7.
measure your blood pressure on the same arm.
Correct Application of the Pressure Cuff
STEP 1. Connect the air plug of the
tubing to the air jack at the side of the
monitor.
STEP 2. The smooth cloth is on the in-
side of the cuff loop and the metal D-
ring will not touch your skin.
STEP 3. Hold your left arm in front of
you with your palm facing up. Slide the
cuff onto your left arm, above your el-
bow. The red line on the edge of the
cuff should be approximately 0.8 to 1.2
inch (2 cm to 3 cm) above your elbow.
Align the tubing over the main arteries
at the central position of your arm.
2~3cm
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