Blood pressure varies with posture, the time of day or numerous other factors. It is recommended to measure blood pressure at the same time each day in the same posture.
Measurement in sitting posture…….
● Place your arm on a table or similar surface stretching out the portion from the elbow to the hand.
● It is important to have the arm cuff level to your heart.
● Lightly open your hand on the table with plam up and relax your fingers.
● Do not move your body or talk during measurement.
Measurement in sitting posture…….
Relax yourself not to apply pressure to the arm cuff.
● Lie down your head facing the ceiling.
● Lightly open your hand with palm up and straighten your arm.
● Relax your body, arm and figures.
● Do not move your body or talk during measurement. |