Measuring Your Blood Pressure - Hartmann Veroval 9253242 Instructions For Use Manual

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5. Measuring your blood pressure

The 10 golden rules of blood pressure measurement
Many factors play a role in blood pressure measurement. These ten general rules help you to correctly carry out the measurement.
1. Rest for about 5 minutes before measur-
ing your blood pressure. Even working at
your desk increases blood pressure by an
average of about 6 mmHg systolic and
5 mmHg diastolic.
3. Do not measure when you have a
strong urge to urinate. A full bladder
can increase blood pressure by about
10 mmHg.
5. If you are using a wrist monitor, hold the
cuff at heart height during measurement.
The integrated position check helps you
to find the right position. The cuff of an
upper arm monitor is naturally positioned
at the correct height.
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2. Do not consume any nicotine or caffeine
up to one hour before measurement.
4. Take measurements on a bare wrist and
while sitting upright.
6. Please do not talk or move when
measuring your blood pressure. Talking
increases values by about 6–7 mmHg.
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