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
arm completely still throughout the
reading, use a soft object such as a
folded towel to support your wrist 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.
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Fig. A
Fig. B
(X)
Fig. C