B2. How to correctly measure: your own blood pressure ?
Original author: Dr. Chen Zhou Shanghai Changhai Hospital
Keywords: blood pressure measurement, blood pressure, blood pressure meter
Applicable population: general population, kidney disease patients, hypertension patients
Grading: Introduction core reading
Choice of blood meter:
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2. Mercury Blood Pressure Meter : High accuracy and stability, stethoscope is required, which is relatively troublesome to operate and is mostly used in hospitals.
Measurement Instructions:
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2.Sitting posture: It is recommended to measure the seat position, place your feet flat on the ground, and try to keep breathing calmly.
3. Cuff: The measured cuff should be directly attached to the skin of the upper arm, and it is best not to be separated from the clothes.
4. Horizontal: The cuff is at the same level as the heart, the upper arm is straightened and slightly abducted, and the palm is facing upward.
5. Measurement: Some electronic blood pressure meters can start measurement by simply pressing the button. After the sleeve is inflated, you will feel your arms being tightly held, and then the cuff will slowly loosen. The upward pressure (systolic pressure) and downward pressure (diastolic pressure) of the blood pressure will be measured between tightening and loosening.
6. Record: After measuring blood pressure, it is best to record it according to the time, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure .
Special attention: If is measuring your blood pressure for the first time, you need to measure both sides of the left and right, and the side with the higher value shall prevail.
Attachment: Blood pressure self-test record table
time | systolic blood pressure | diastolic blood pressure | remarks | diastolic blood pressure | remarks | remarks | remarks |
2022-10-1 | 120 | | 80 | 2 hours after taking the medicine/excited |
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