A Few Suggestions Before Blood Pressure Measurement - Bioland 3002 Instruction Manual

A FEW SUGGESTIONS BEFORE
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes
before taking a measurement. Also rest for at least 15 minutes
before taking a reading.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements
during stressful times.
3. The cuff should be applied on your left wrist.
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4. Measurement should be taken in a quiet place and you should
be relaxed,seated position. Rest your left arm on a table so
that the cuff is at the same height level as your heart.
5. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
6. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse for your
doctor. Remember, a single measurement does not
provide an accurate indication of your true blood
pressure. You need to take and record several
measurements over a period of time. Try to measure
your blood pressure at the same time each day for
consistency. Blood pressure measurements fluctuate
considerably.
7. Wait 5-10 minutes between successive measurements.
Waiting allows the engorged blood vessels to return
to normal. You may require more rest time depending
on your individual physical conditions.
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