CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE
1. Place your elbow on a table so that
the cuff is at the same level as your
heart as shown in Fig. A. Relax your
entire body, especially between your
elbow and fingers.
Note:
Your heart is located slightly below
your armpit.
2. If the cuff is not at the same level as
your heart or if you cannot keep your
wrist completely still throughout the
reading, use a soft object such as a
folded towel to support your arm as
shown in Fig. B.
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair, and take 5-6
deep breaths.
5. Avoid leaning back while the
measurement is being taken as
shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
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