Blood pressure measurement device commonly used is electronic, if it is the upper arm type set in the left upper limb or right upper limb elbow, the correct wear click start on it. If it is a mercury column type is not recommended to operate by yourself, it is recommended to go to the hospital or clinic to let professionals operate.
1. If it is an upper arm type electronic blood pressure monitor, you can choose the left upper limb or right upper limb, put the cuff into the arm, it is best not to have clothing intervals, the lower end of the cuff from the elbow part of the elbow bend more than two fingers, put the upper limb into a comfortable position, keep the upper limb and the heart flush, the sphygmomanometer and the heart flush, click on the start button will be automatically measured, usually 1~2 minutes will appear the results.
2. Mercury column sphygmomanometer is a traditional measuring instrument, need to be used with the stethoscope at the same time, the cuff is still set in the left or right upper limb, the stethoscope is placed in the elbow arteries, open the switch, tighten the balloon plug, and then the balloon can not hear the arterial pulsation, loosen the balloon plug slowly deflate the balloon plug, the first time you hear pulsation corresponding to the value of systolic blood pressure, and the last time you hear is the diastolic blood pressure.
It is recommended to consult a professional for simple counseling before using a blood pressure measuring device. Electronic blood pressure measuring devices also need to be calibrated on a regular basis. Prompt medical attention is recommended in case of abnormal blood pressure.