Keys to Successful BP Monitoring
Keys to Successful At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that you are consistent in your daily measurement routine and follow these best practices:
Daily measurement routine
- Use the correct cuff size to get an accurate reading.
- Use fresh alkaline batteries.
- Measure at the same time every day.
- Preferably no smoking or caffeine in the hour prior to the test.
- Sit in the same chair/position.
- Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on the floor.
- Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
- Arm should be at heart level; rest the arm on a table during the procedure.
- Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sudden movements.
- Record your measurement in a logbook.
