How Do You Calibrate A BP Cuff?
Taking your blood pressure regularly is a necessity for people with high blood pressure or other health problems. To ensure that you’re getting a correct reading, you should first calibrate your blood pressure cuff. If you purchased it from a doctor office or pharmacy, they should have the ability to help you calibrate it. Otherwise, head to a pharmacy and use their available blood pressure machine. If you can’t get an accurate reading, talk to your pharmacist or doctor and consider buying a new blood pressure cuff. Position the cuff around a bare wrist or bicep, depending on the type of cuff. Turn the device on and wait 30 to 90 seconds for the reading. When it gives you the blood pressure reading, write it down. Go to your local pharmacy and take your blood pressure on the pharmacy’s blood pressure machine. Write down the reading and compare it to the reading you obtained using your personal cuff. Wait for 10 minutes, then retake your blood pressure with both machines and compare the
