• Patient was relaxed, sitting in a chair (feet on floor, back supported) for >5 min	Yes/No
• Patient had not taken caffeine, did exercise, and smoking for at least 30 min before measurement	Yes/No
• Ensured that patient had emptied his/her bladder	Yes/No
• Neither the patient nor the observer was talking during the rest period or during the measurement	Yes/No
• All clothing covering the location of cuff placement were removed	Yes/No