New OPD Schedules
17th May Hypertension Day
Published on: 18/05/2021Measure your BP, Control it Live longer
1. PREPARE
- Don’t eat or drink 30 minutes before your reading
- If you are on BP medication, measure before taking them
2. POSITION
- Put cuff on bare mid-arm
- Position arm at heart level
- Keep arm supported
- Palm up, muscles relaxed
- Keep your feet flat on ground
- Back supported
3. MEASURE
- Rest for 5 minutes before starting
- Avoid any distractions or conversation during the measurement
- Track your BP everyday
