- Blood pressure should be measured with a well-calibrated sphygmomanometer.
- The bladder width within the cuff should encircle at least 80% of the arm circumference.
- Readings should be taken after the patient has been resting comfortably, back supported in the sitting or supine position, for at least 5 minutes and at least 30 minutes after smoking or coffee ingestion.
Source: CMDT 2013