Appendix
Conduct during a measurement
Make sure that the middle of the cuff is located at the level of your right atrium. When a blood pressure
measurement starts, adopt one of the following positions if possible:
1st Position
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Sitting/standing/lying comfortably
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Not crossing your legs
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Keeping quiet and not speaking
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2nd Position
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Feet flat on the floor (when sitting or standing)
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Supporting the back and arms (when sitting or
lying)
3rd Position