Blood Pressure Reading

This is a quick reference which will enable you to take the correct reading with a digital monitor at home. Mostly the digital cuff monitor is used at home to measure blood pressure. Please keep the following points in mind before taking the readings.

1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a reading.
2. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be about 1/2 inches above your elbow (only for arm cuff monitor). The cuff tubing should be positioned along the middle of the inside of your arm.
3. Pull the cuff so it is tightened evenly around your arm. Press to secure the cuff.
4. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your let arm n the table so that the arm cuff is at the same level as your heart.
5. Turn the monitor on. Inflate the cuff using start button or inflation bulb, depending on which monitor you are using.
6. Remain still during the reading. The cuff will deflate autmatically.
7. When measurement is complete, your blood pressure and pulse readings will alternately display on the digital panel.
8. Always wait 5-10 minutes before taking another reading.

The above way for taking blood pressure with a digital monitor is recommended for best results.

CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO DETERMINE AND TREATMENT FOR BLOOD PRESSURE.

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