Why a Blood Pressure Cuff Goes on Bare Skin

Why a Blood Pressure Cuff Goes on Bare Skin - home blood pressure education

Clothing under a cuff can change fit and placement.

Why it matters

Roll up or remove a sleeve without creating a tight band that constricts the upper arm.

A practical routine

  1. Position the cuff directly on skin.
  2. Keep tubing oriented as instructed.
  3. Recheck fit before every session.

Make the record useful

Use a correctly fitted upper-arm cuff, sit quietly with supported posture, and record paired readings when recommended. Add short context notes when needed.

Related: Explore the iHealth Track monitor.

General education only; not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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