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Wrap the cuff around the upper arm.

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Make sure the cuff fits firmly.

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Feel for the brachial or radial pulse.

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Inflate the cuff until the pulse is no longer detectable.

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Note the pressure level when the pulse disappears.

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This is an estimate of the systolic blood pressure.

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Deflate the cuff.