How to use a blood pressure monitor at home and cuff

Learn how to use blood pressure monitor at home and how to use a blood pressure cuff properly!

WHY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR:
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked using a blood pressure monitor.

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR PRO:
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I’ve spent over 2 years creating the blood pressure monitor pro app to help patients monitor home blood pressure readings, see trends and most importantly analyze your lifestyle and tell you what to improve on!

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WHICH ARM SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE FROM:
Measure your blood pressure in both arms when you first start. They will give slightly different readings. From then on, use the arm that gave you the higher reading each time.

Always use the same arm. If possible, use the arm that your doctor or nurse uses when they measure your blood pressure.

HOW TO TAKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE:
Step 1: Remember 30 Minutes - It’s very simple do not measure your blood pressure within 30 minutes of eating, smoking, drinking caffeinated drinks or exercising. All of these can raise your blood pressure temporarily and we don’t want that.

Step 2: Sit And Relax For 5 Minutes - Take a seat and relax for 5 minutes, sit at a table and have your back supported with your arms firmly on the tablet and feet flat on the floor.

Do not cross your legs and if you need to use the toilet then go to the toilet because all of these can increase our blood pressure reading.

Step 3: Place The Cuff 2 Fingers Above Elbow - Stretch your arm out with the palm facing upwards, the cuff should be placed 2 fingers above your elbow and firm enough so you can just put in 2 fingers tips.

Step 4: Cuff Position - Some cuffs have a little dot or stripe that you align with the middle fingers others require the tube to run down the middle finger. This allows the machine to detect vibrations and calculate blood pressure so it’s critical this is done right as per the instructions. Always read the blood pressure machine instructions!

Step 5: Final Checks - Click start remember whens its working no moving, chewing, talking or laughing all of these affect the readings.

Step 6: Take TWO readings - Once you’ve got your first reading you’re then gonna wait a minute and repeat it again. Pro Tip: If your first reading is much higher than the next, ignore it and take an extra reading.

Step 7: Monitor Your Blood Pressure And Lifestyle - probably the most important part of this video because I see so many patients who either don't know what their blood pressure readings mean or don't know how to analyze and review them. Download my blood pressure monitor pro app to help you with this!

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About this video: Searching how to use blood pressure monitor at home? In this video, Advanced Medical Practitioner Abraham Khodadi, MPharm(Hons)IPresc MScACP shares how to use a blood pressure cuff properly!

[AbrahamThePharmacist]

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Join thousands of users who are able to see what lifestyle changes they can make to improve their blood pressure, learn what their readings mean, and track trends. Download the app today from your app store and start monitoring your blood pressure like a pro!

[dottiemoore]

Finally, thank God somebody explained how to take your blood pressure with the dot or without the dot because that was confusing to me as hell. Thank you so much for this video. Because it truly was giving me a headache. The other videos were not covering all aspects of the different cuffs. It's always best to go by whatever blood pressure machine you have . Again, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

[jleyd]

And that’s how you explain something clearly and precisely. App downloaded. Now explain the meaning of life please Abraham. 😂😂😂

[KindCountsDeb]

Believe it or not, putting the cuff ON was an issue. the cuff had straightened out flat, Not threaded thru the metal bars and I wasn't sure the direction to re-insert the cuff and making it a closed circle again. Hope that's clear. You showed and explained it perfectly. I subscribed and will use your skills as needed. TY 💖💖

[Grunfeld]

White coat syndrome here and I've done monthly home readings for years -- typically 120/70 till recently -- so thought it worth checking my technique was correct. Thank you for the helpful video! I've downloaded the app too because it seems a really handy way to record the extra data I'll collect for a while. I'd have happily paid it's original price but making it free is a top thing to do! Many thanks! 🙂

[adiedo]

Brilliant! My bp been all over the map lately with my mom being somewhat homebound and me with high anxiety bc of it. Now I know I've been doing it right. Gotta learn to relax. Thanks, Abraham.

[ElJaguarNegro]

Thanks pregnant & this monitor will be a life saver for me! ❤️ Thanks for the video very helpful and informative

[rafikkhureshi]

Sir What can I say. You answered all my questions in one go. Your explanation is excellent. I give you 10/10 and Thank you.

[BoobooOreo]

Hi Doc! Thank you so much for all your videos. It does help me a lot. My blood pressure been high recently & its alarming. I went to the emergency yesterday but thank God all my blood work are ok. Question please, what is the best time to take blood pressure? Thank you

[animatorstanley]

I just got my monitor and the instructions aren't as clear as this. My Dr said I have great BP but when on the lower end of normal, I took it just now it said high. Now I'm a bit anxious so I won't try again for a bit but I think I just made a few little mistakes. Thanks for this tutorial ❤

[aprilgail]

I wish you were on tiktok. I think a lot of people would benefit from your tips there as well.😊

[debbielynn]

I been placing my hand flat on the table, not my hand facing the other way. Also didn't know about the 2nd reading be better to go by.. Thanks for the tips

[observer]

you make high blood pressure exciting 🏥

[claricethomas-hasty]

Thank you so much for showing this I really appreciate it I learned a lot 😊

[GeorgeBelalcazar]

you are great! I will be putting all this into practice and learn to change my lifestyle thanks to your help as well as learn to get more rest. thank you thank you thank you! subscribed!

[lumyaibowden]

Thank you for teaching I very Appreciate it

[soaringbird]

Just because of you I never forget that I'm awesome! 🤠
You too always remember that You and so Your videos are awesome! 🤓
And Yh, Sending you Awesome vibes as always !!😃

[shylamalik]

Dear Ibrahim, your app must be awesome, I always find it hard to keep the record of blood pressure.

[kittybala]

Fantastic information with excellent video. Your app is helpful and useful.

[tlhulhu]

I've been putting the cuff on wrong. Also the cuff I bought was too, small. Even though my arm is small. 👍🏽👍