- Prepare: Don't smoke, drink caffeinated beverages, or exercise within 30 minutes before measuring your blood pressure. Ensure 5 minutes of quiet rest before measurements.
- Sit: Sit with your back straight and supported (on a dining chair, rather than a sofa). Your feet should be flat on the floor and your legs should not be crossed. Your arm should be supported on a flat surface (such as a table). Make sure the bottom of the cuff is placed directly above the bend of the elbow and there are no clothes below or around it.
- Measure: Once the arm cuff is properly fastened, begin by pressing the start button on your Oxiline device. For the most accurate results take three measurements in a row so that your device can automatically provide a 3-measurement-average.
- Follow through: Try to measure at the same time every day. Make sure to always utilize the same profile on your device so that all your readings are stored correctly and ready to share with your doctor.