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How Accurate Are BP Apparatuses Sold In Super Markets?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... i wondering if the test blood pressures at supermarkets (publix for example) are fair, i mean if i can trust on those...i can believe that i have 137... i ussually feel the opposite.
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Checking bp requires a quiet enviroment ,
you should sitting quiet for atleast 5 minutes and you should not be in the midst of talking or listening to music or watching TV commercials .
your legs are to be firm on the ground
No crossing of legs
bladder should be empty
No coffee , tea , smoking or alcohol 30 minutes prior to checking bp
Idealy you should check bp before your breakfast and medications .
You should bring your bp apparatus from home and compare your readings with your supermarket readings .
since multiple users use the bp apparatus at supermarket there is a slight chance that it may not reflect the correct bp if it is not done in the ideal conditions.
you should sitting quiet for atleast 5 minutes and you should not be in the midst of talking or listening to music or watching TV commercials .
your legs are to be firm on the ground
No crossing of legs
bladder should be empty
No coffee , tea , smoking or alcohol 30 minutes prior to checking bp
Idealy you should check bp before your breakfast and medications .
You should bring your bp apparatus from home and compare your readings with your supermarket readings .
since multiple users use the bp apparatus at supermarket there is a slight chance that it may not reflect the correct bp if it is not done in the ideal conditions.
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