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Measurement Procedures
7. As the cuff deflates, listen carefully
with the stethoscope for your pulse beat.
The first sound represents the Systolic
reading and the last sound represents
your Diastolic reading.
NOTE: If you make a mistake do not reinflate the cuff. Release all the air.
Wait 1 minute. Start again. Waiting allows the engorged blood vessels
to return to normal. If you want to take successive readings, wait 5-10
minutes. Waiting allows the engorged blood vessels to return to normal.
You may require more rest time between measurements depending on
your health.
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