Blood pressure is measured at least 3 times a day, if it is necessary to obtain complete data on fluctuations in the blood pressure numbers of a given person.
Necessary
- -tonometer;
- - chair;
- -table.
Instructions
Step 1
The first time blood pressure is measured in the morning, one hour after a night's sleep.
It is necessary to measure pressure in a calm environment. The person should sit in a free position. For sick people, blood pressure is measured while lying down.
The hand on which the pressure is measured should lie freely, relaxed, leaning on a solid base - a table, a chair. The hand should not fall or hang down. The arm should be straightened at the elbow.
Step 2
Do not exercise or exercise directly before measuring blood pressure. You can not drink drinks containing caffeine, tea, coffee. Do not smoke or take hot showers. Do not take medicine.
Step 3
Blood pressure is measured a second time in the middle of the day. The data will be objective after 8-10 minutes of rest. It is enough to take a sitting or recumbent relaxed position of the body. The pressure is measured 1-1, 5 hours after a meal, performing all the same measurement conditions described in the morning.
Step 4
Measure your blood pressure a third time in the evening. Also, 1-1, 5 hours after eating and in a calm state.
Step 5
People who have high blood pressure need to measure blood pressure readings at least twice a day.
Step 6
It is enough for healthy people to control their blood pressure indicators once every six months. And also on the appearance of painful symptoms such as pain in the heart, dizziness.