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1. In order for it to be an accurate reading it’s important that you’re resting and that you’re not feeling anxious or stressed. 
2. Sit upright in a chair, your back against the back of the chair, and place your feet flat on the floor. 
3. Rest your arm on a table if you have one and just make sure your hand and arm are relaxed on the table. It’s important that you don’t clench your fist when you’re taking your blood pressure. 
4. Left Arm - Place the cuff over your upper arm and tighten the cuff over your arm, making sure you can fit two fingers underneath the cuff. You want the cuff to be over the upper part of your arm with the tubing leading down the centre or slightly to the inside of your arm. 
5. When you check your blood pressure, don’t talk and just relax. Press the on button, and then press the start button. 
6. You’ll feel the cuff inflate quite rapidly. It may temporarily be a bit tender or uncomfortable as the cuff inflates and deflates automatically, but this will only be for a short period of time, do not move your arm. If it is too tender/uncomfortable you can just press the ‘Stop’ button and the cuff will instantly deflate. 
7. Once you get your reading, make a note of the reading. 
8. A few minutes after you’ve taken your blood pressure, it’s a good idea to check it again, to make sure the readings are similar and accurate. Record the lowest measurement.
9. If you’ve been asked by your GP or nurse to check your blood pressure, take it twice a day – morning and evening. This should be done every day for 7 days.

Last Updated: 24/10/2024