MEASURING
Key rules for accurate measurement:
• Always take readings at the same time of day,
ideally in the morning, under the same conditions.
• Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking,
coffee or tea consumption.
• While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep
still, do not move or speak.
• Hold the appliance at heart level.
• Wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating a
measurement.
• For every blood pressure measurement at the wrist
an appropriate measuring position at heart level is
essential for accurate results.
Equipment setup:
1. Expose the left wrist.
2. With the lower arm free of
clothing and jewelry, attach the
cuff to the bare wrist. Insure
that the cult is positioned about
1 cm above the palm.
3. Fold the outer section back to
snugly attach and fasten to the
Velcrotape.
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