Wed, Sep-04-02, 19:19
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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hi Julie,
bluesmoke brought up a good point about cuff size. If your upper arm is larger than 14" around, you should be using a large cuff, otherwise the readings will be off.
I heartily second Rosebud's admonition, being an old ICU/ Emerg RN meself ... What I'd like to know is ... what was the name of the BP med? Reason I ask is that certain meds can cause rebound high blood pressure when stopped abruptly .. with serious consequence.
Doreen
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