Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the proper position for a blood pressure cuff?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
BP cuff: Most often a blood pressure cuff is placed above the elbow on the upper extremity so that the pulse at the elbow can be heard. However, blood pressure can be taken in any extremity.
Answered 10/30/2012
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is different positions have to do with blood pressure and being dehydrated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Which position is blood pressure normally the highest and lowest?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the normal reading for blood pressure on a personal BP cuff?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I wanted to know is blood pressure the pressure in the blood or the pressure in the cuff?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My blood pressure changes over 20 mg systolic with changing positions. It's not high but should I be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have blood pressure at various position, what to do?
How do doctors check your blood pressure with the cuff?
Using digital cuff but not sure what the normal blood pressure rate?
If a blood pressure cuff is too small will it cause inaccurate reading? Would reading be too high ?
What immediate changes in blood pressure occur when someone stands up after being in the sitting or reclining position?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
