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3. Using the Unit
3.2 How to Sit Correctly
To take a measurement, you need to be
relaxed and comfortably seated, under
comfortable room temperature. No bathing,
drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking,
exercising or eating 30 minutes before taking
a measurement.
• Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Sit upright with your back straight.
• The cuff should be at the same level as your
heart.
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