The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) recommended against taking a blood pressure reading if you are feeling anxious, just after exerting yourself physically or mentally, or if your bladder is full. To make it easier to wrap the blood pressure measuring band around the arm, the SFDA advised setting the feet parallel to the floor, supporting the back to sit upright, and bending or taking off any clothing that was around the arm. For the home blood pressure monitor to give accurate readings, the SFDA emphasized that caffeine and smoking must be avoided for at least 30 minutes before taking blood pressure. The SFDA urges people to report any issues involving medical devices through the National Center for Medical Devices Reporting (NCMDR) on the website ncmdr.sfda.gov.sa.
