Inflate the cuff 20 30 mm Hg above this level for an auscultatory determination of the BP level 4 For auscultatory readings, deflate the cuff pressure 2 mm Hg per second, and listen for Korotkoff sounds 1 Record SBP and DBP. If using the auscultatory technique, record SBP and DBP as onset of the first Korotkoff sound and disappearance of all Korotkoff sounds, respectively, using the nearest even number 2 Note the time of most recent BP medication taken before measurements Use an average of 2 readings obtained on 2 occasions to estimate the individual s level of BP Provide patients with the SBP/DBP readings verbally and in writing Properly prepare the patient Use proper technique for BP measurements Take the proper measurements needed for diagnosis and treatment of elevated BP Properly document accurate BP readings Average the readings Provide BP readings to patient Figure 2 | Checklist for standardized of ce blood pressure measurement. BP, blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure. Modi cation for pediatrics: BP in infants should be taken while supine and the use of the bell is recommended.1 Reprinted from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Volume 71, Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/ APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, Pages e127 e248, 2018 with permission from the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association, Inc.2 chapter 1 www.kidney-international.org Some oscillometric devices can be programmed to auto- matically provide a period of rest followed by multiple BP readings with a single activation, a method known as auto- mated of ce BP (AOBP). 