Everyone knows that blood pressure is mainly reflected by the blood pressure value measured by the sphygmomanometer, so the accuracy of blood pressure measurement is directly related to the control of our blood pressure and the prevention and control of various complications such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
At present, every household seems to have a blood pressure monitor, but not everyone can measure blood pressure correctly, resulting in the monitoring losing its original effect. In fact, if you want to better measure blood pressure, you must pay attention to the following four points in your daily life.
1. Use a good quality blood pressure monitor for a long time
The quality of the sphygmomanometer is related to the quality of our measurement results, so it is recommended that you must buy a sphygmomanometer produced by a regular manufacturer with relevant quality marks when purchasing.
And it is best to use this blood pressure monitor for each measurement, do not use a mercury blood pressure monitor for this measurement, and use a wristband blood pressure monitor for the next measurement, resulting in no comparison between the two results, which is not conducive to long-term monitoring of blood pressure.
2. Personnel monitoring
When using an electronic blood pressure monitor, in general, the patient can complete the monitoring on his own, so the overall error is not too large.
However, for mercury sphygmomanometers, it is others who help to complete the measurement, and because its monitoring is determined by subjective sound judgment, it has a certain degree of subjectivity, so before each measurement, it is best for us to find the same person to help ensure the accuracy of the measurement results.
3. Set a time
Measuring blood pressure is generally mostly measured by patients for regular monitoring, and the fluctuation of blood pressure has a certain relationship with time, so it is best to specify each time for monitoring, such as 8 o'clock, 12 o'clock, 16 o'clock, 20 o'clock and before bedtime every day, so that the blood pressure we measure can maintain relative comparability.
However, for those who decide to monitor their blood pressure due to sudden headaches, dizziness or other discomforts, it can be independent of the time period.
4. Fixed part, fixed body position
As we all know, blood pressure is related to our positional posture. Specifically, the blood pressure measured in the supine position is higher than that measured in the standing position, so in the process of blood pressure measurement, we must measure it in a fixed position to ensure that the results are accurate and continuously comparable.
In addition to body position, blood pressure is also related to location, and in general, blood pressure in the lower extremities is higher than that in the upper extremities. Therefore, we have to fix the part every time we measure to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results.
In addition to doing the above four points, we should also keep records. A complete blood pressure record should include the time of measurement, the place of measurement, the person who measured it, the blood pressure monitor used, the location of the measurement, and the results of the measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The results of these measurements should be recorded so that the doctor can easily refer to the medication in the future.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to some things, such as not to monitor blood pressure immediately after eating or exercising, not to talk loudly or laugh during the process of monitoring blood pressure, and to have the appropriate width and tightness of the cuff.