The cuff of the blood pressure monitor is usually tied around the patient’s upper arm, which is about two centimeters up from the transverse elbow stripe, but the patient should consult with a professional for details.
Usually, when measuring blood pressure, the cuff of the sphygmomanometer will be wrapped around the patient’s upper arm, that is, about two centimeters up from the elbow transverse stripe, and the cuff should be appropriately tightened, pay attention to the flatness of the cuff, and it is recommended to be able to accommodate about one to two fingers, and the patient should remain seated during the measurement of blood pressure, and the arm, the heart, and the sphygmomanometer should be at the same level, or else the values may be affected to a certain extent.
In addition, it is recommended that patients can measure blood pressure several times in different time periods, and should avoid strenuous exercise, keep the environment quiet, and avoid excessive emotion and tension before measuring blood pressure.
Patients should also go to the hospital in time if they have abnormal blood pressure.