Posture for taking your blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Aug 09 2007
Q: Is it ok to take your BP while lying in bed or reclining in a chair?
A: The standard position for taking blood pressure is in the seated upright position with the arm resting on a table at mid-chest level. Results obtained in other positions may not be accurate. A common error is having the arm placed below the level of the heart.
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