Measure blood pressure on the wrist
Measuring the blood pressure on the wrist must be carried out correctly, otherwise the value can fluctuate widely. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Blood pressure monitors for the wrist are very popular for home use, but you can do some things wrong here, which means that the value is nowhere near correct. Read the manufacturer's instructions carefully before using the wrist blood pressure monitor.
Correctly measuring blood pressure on the wrist
- Sit upright in a chair to take your blood pressure.
- Wrap the blood pressure monitor around your left wrist. It should be laid out so that there is about 1 centimeter free between the wrist and the measuring device.
- Before you start the measurement, wait a little longer and relax first.
- Do not speak or move during the measurement.
- Bring the blood pressure monitor to heart level. To do this, you can use the poor place it on a table or support it with the other hand.
- Now switch on the blood pressure monitor and wait quietly until the measurement is finished. You are only allowed to move again and lower your arm when a signal sounds.
- The correct height to the heart is very important, even a small height distance of a few centimeters can change the blood pressure value by 10 mmHg. If you take blood pressure medication, it can have fatal consequences if the value is not exactly correct.
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Measuring blood pressure on the wrist requires some practice. If you are unsure, take the measuring device with you to your doctor and let him have yours too Blood pressure measure, you can immediately see from the two values whether you are measuring incorrectly. When in doubt, a blood pressure monitor with an upper arm cuff is much better and more accurate, but unfortunately also a bit more expensive.
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