The cuff is usually wrapped around your upper arm and filled with air until it feels tight. This can feel uncomfortable but it only lasts a few seconds.

20 мая 2024 г. · The middle of the cuff should be placed on the upper arm at heart level. Check your monitor's instructions for an illustration or have your ...

Wrap the blood pressure measurement cuff around your upper arm (right above your elbow). You can use your left or right arm. Make sure your sleeve isn't between ...

26 авг. 2024 г. · Your results, also known as a blood pressure reading, will contain two numbers. The top or first number is the systolic pressure. The bottom or ...

Tips for measuring your blood pressure at home · Measure your blood pressure in both arms when you first start. · Always use the same arm. · Take readings at ...

24 сент. 2024 г. · The best position to take your blood pressure is seated in a chair with your feet on the floor and your arm supported so your elbow is at about ...

3 июл. 2024 г. · For a manual blood pressure measurement, the care professional places a device called a stethoscope over the major artery in the upper arm. · The ...

To begin, place the cuff on your bare upper arm one inch above the bend of your elbow. Pull the end of the cuff so that it's evenly tight around your arm. You ...

22 мая 2020 г. · With the cuff on your bare arm, sit in an upright position with back supported, feet flat on the floor and your arm supported at heart level.