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.

The Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP) for Medical Devices started today, February 13, its 26th meeting to discuss ways to develop research and innovation in the field of medical devices and supplies, and developments in the medical device technology, including digital health, artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, and legislative and regulatory developments for control of medical devices and supplies.