Guidelines for measuring BP

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 08 2009

Q: Please tell me how BP should be taken. My medical facility takes it over clothes, arm hanging, asking me questions, same size cuff for everyone. I have questioned them and they say it doesn’t make a difference. Everything I have read says the opposite.

A: Blood pressure needs to be taken properly for an accurate reading. To see a clinical guideline giving correct instructions and appropriate cuff sizes click here.