Reno rethinks focus on 4-year degrees amid skilled labor shortage. The old belief was that you could graduate from college after four years and youâre set. A rapidly changing labor market in Reno, however, is fueling a new focus on lifelong learning for college grads and more vocational training. This is a modal window.
(It's best to take blood pressure from the left arm, if possible.) Rest in a chair next to a table for five to 10 minutes. (Your left arm should rest comfortably at heart level.) Sit up straight with your back against the chair, legs uncrossed. Rest your forearm on the table with the palm of your hand facing up.
Wrist blood pressure monitors can be accurate if used exactly as directed. However, according to the American Heart Association, it's best to use a home blood pressure monitor that measures blood pressure in your upper arm.Devices for the upper arm are also easier to check for accuracy than are wrist monitors.Wrist blood pressure monitors are extremely sensitive to body position. To get an accurate reading when taking your blood pressure with a wrist monitor, your arm and wrist must be at heart level.rist blood pressure monitors can be accurate if used exactly as directed. However, according to the American Heart Association, it's best to use a home blood pressure monitor that measures blood pressure in your upper arm.