Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
Place the cuff on your bare upper arm
Position the cuff about 1 inch above the elbow
Align the cuff’s artery marker with the inside of your arm
Wrap the cuff snugly, not too tight
Keep your arm supported at heart level
Start the monitor and remain still
Read the systolic number first
Read the diastolic number second
Note the pulse if displayed
Record the reading as systolic/diastolic, such as 120/80
Repeat the measurement if needed and use the average