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It can be a peripheral arterial disease or a disease of the aorta....
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoSome slight variations between the two is ok, is normal.
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∙ 12y agoyes. because most commnly one hand is dominant and the bold flow to the dominant hand will be different from that of nondominant hand.
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∙ 10y agoThe blood pressure of the left and right arms differ just by some points.
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Contraindication for taking blood pressure in right arm?
When there's a port or shunt in the arm blood pressure is contraindicated on that arm.
How much of the arm should the bladder of the Blood Pressure cuff encircle?
The actual bladder of the blood pressure cuff must cover at least 3/4 of the upper arm. This is why there are different sizes for children and adults.
What is a pressure needle in checking blood pressure?
There is the blood pressure cuff which wraps around the arm and the pressure guage I believe is called a "sphygmomanometer"
Can you take blood pressure on an arm which is paralyzed?
yes blood is still flowing
Can blood pressure be taken in the arm with the PICC line?
No. Use the other arm or lower extremities if it's appropriate.
Why put sphygmomanometer in arm?
Not in arm, over arm. I detects your blood pressure when used by a trained person with a stethoscope.
How does blood circulate around the lower arm and hand?
Blood pumps down and through the vessels in your hands by the pressure your heart pumps the blood from your heart. When you blood pressure is low then the blood isn't pumping with enough pressure.
Why is blood pressure high when arm is dangling below the heart?
gravity
Can you measure bp on legs if yes then why?
Some medical conditions prevent a health professional to obtain a Blood Pressure from the arm, or the arm is simply too big. Obtaining a Blood Pressure from ones leg is an accurate reading just as on the arm, you can also get a reading from the forearm.
Can you take blood pressure with someone who has a AV fistula?
Yes, on the arm opposite the fistula. Never on the same arm as the fistula
Explain why you should not take a blood pressure in a patient who has lessened circulation in his or her arm?
Taking blood pressure is not recommended on a limb with an IV because it can cause the vein to blow, resulting in a new IV line needing to be inserted. You can take a blood pressure on an IV limb when there is no other choice but try to do it far away from the IV site. If the IV is at the wrist/hand use the upper arm, if it's at the elbow use the lower arm close to the wrist.Good Luck I hope this helps.
What artery in the arm is standard systemic artery in which blood pressure is measured?
Brachial Artery
