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From the WHO:
- Use validated automated monitors or, if not available, calibrated aneroid devices.
- Measure blood pressure in a quiet place.
- Follow the protocol below:
- Don’t have a conversation. Talking or active listening adds up to 10 mmHg
- Support arm at heart level. Unsupported arm adds up to 10 mmHg
- Put the cuff on bare arm. Thick clothing adds up to 5-50 mmHg
- Use correct cuff size. Cuff too small adds up to 2-10 mmHg
- Support feet. Unsupported feet adds up to 6 mmHg
- Keep legs uncrossed. Crossed legs adds up to 2-8 mmHg
- Have empty bladder. Full bladder adds up to 10 mmHg
- Support back. Unsupported back adds to mmHg
Check out ONE, its a Portuguese brand: https://www.onewatchcompany.com/