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Ideal BP Manual Jan09:Ideal BP Manual July07
Suggestions Before Taking A
Measurement
• Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest at least
15 minutes before taking a measurement.
• Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times.
• Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm.
• Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
• Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your left arm on a table so that the cuff is at
the same level as your heart.
• Remain still and do not speak during the measurement.
• It is recommended that a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings be brought to your
physician on a regular basis, as a single measurement does not provide an accurate indication of
your true blood pressure.
• It is recommended that you take and record several readings over a period of time, measuring
your blood pressure at the same time each day for consistency.
• If you are taking multiple readings consecutively, you should wait 2-3 minutes between
measurements. The wait time allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the
blood pressure measurement. You may need to increase the wait time depending on your
individual physical characteristics.
CAUTION: Blood pressure recording can be affected by the position of the
subject, his/her physiologic condition, and other factors.
Instruction Manual
Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement
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