I TAKING
YOUR
BLOOD
PRESSURE
2.
Lay left arm
on
the table, palm
up
and thread cuff
end
through
metal
loop,
smooth
side against arm.
Then
position the tube off-center toward
the
inner
side of
arm
in
line
with
the little finger.
3.
Pull the
end
of
the cuff to
tighten
it,
fold
back
the extra
material,
and
fasten the Velcro.
The cuff
should
be
snug
but
not
too tight.
You
should
be able
to
insert two fingers between
the cuff
and
your
arm.
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
IBF Relax for
about
5 to 10 minutes before measurement.
IBF Remove constricting clothing
and
place cuff
on
bare arm.
IBF Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left
arm
to measure pressure.
Now you are
~eady.
Follow these simple steps:
1•Sit comfortably
with
your
left
arm
resting
on
a flat surface so
that
the center of
your
upper
arm
is
at
the
same height as
your
heart.
IBF IMPORTANT:
Measure
pressure
at
the same time each
day.
7 •
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