Measuring Your Blood Pressure - Hartmann Veroval BPM25 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.
2. Do not consume any nicotine or caffeine
up to one hour before measurement.
4. Take measurements on a bare upper arm
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5. If you are using a wrist monit
The integrated position check
upper arm monitor is naturall
at the correct height.
and while sitting upright.