Welby Upper Arm - Measurement Posture

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Posture
 To measure your blood pressure you should be sitting
comfortably on a chair.
 Take  ve or six deep breaths and relax.
 Rest your elbows on the table or other surface.
 Hold your arm so that the cu is level with your heart.
 Relax your arm and turn up the palm of your hand.
You can also take the measurement lying down:
 Lie on your back.
 Rest your arm alongside your body.
 Have your palm facing up.
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