How to measure pressure correctly?
How to measure pressure correctly?
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Sit in a relaxed environment and do not cross your legs.

How to measure pressure correctly?
How to measure pressure correctly?

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How to measure pressure?

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Lifehacker has on this topic. To measure pressure, it is better to buy an automatic blood pressure monitor, but it can also show incorrect results. Therefore, before buying, measure the circumference of the part of the arm that will be wrapped around the cuff, and select the device with a suitable size.

Sit quietly for five minutes before taking your blood pressure and do not smoke or drink coffee half an hour before. Then take off your long sleeves and sit in a chair. Put the cuff on your arm and fix it so that the lower edge is 2–2.5 cm above the elbow bend, and you could put 1–2 fingers under the cuff itself. The wires should come out from the inside of the elbow. Place your hand on a flat surface with the cuff at the same level as your heart. Sit upright while measuring blood pressure and do not cross your legs.

And at the link above you will find more detailed instructions, as well as learn how to correctly measure pressure with a stethoscope.

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