Should Blood Pressure Readings Be Averaged?
The International Bp Guidelines for the Use of Home Bp [12–14] Have Stated That When a Series of Readings Is Taken, a Minimum of Two Readings Should Be Taken...
The international BP guidelines for the use of home BP [12–14] have stated that when a series of readings is taken, a minimum of two readings should be taken at intervals of at least 1 min, and the average of those readings should be used to represent the patient's blood pressure.
Can blood pressure readings be averaged?
At present, there is no recommendation on the maximum number of repeated measurements required to determine an average BP reading in clinical practice. While average readings are desirable, an important concern is that repeated inflation and deflation of the cuff cause discomfort to the patient.
Should I average multiple blood pressure readings?
The first measurement should be in the morning before eating or taking any medications, and the second in the evening. Each time you measure, take two or three readings to make sure your results are accurate. Your doctor might recommend taking your blood pressure at the same times each day.
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