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This would be the brachial radial pulse (where the stethoscope is placed) on the inner arm in the crease inside the elbow.
From http://www.answers.com/topic/blood-pressure-measurement?cat=health
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∙ 11y agoBlood pressure is is sometimes called arterial blood pressure. It is caused by circulating blood on the walls of arteries. When the heart beats, it does not have a constant pressure. It rests slightly in between beats. There is a maximum called systolic and a minimum called diastolic. The pressure is measured in the upper arm at the brachial artery. The BP is expressed in systolic pressure over diastolic pressure in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg) and normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/80.
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∙ 11y agothe location of one artery used to take blood pressure is
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∙ 13y agoJust below the blood pressure belt. On the inner elbow nearer to your body.
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∙ 11y agoInside of the wrist
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∙ 10y agoBrachial arteries
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∙ 13y agobrachial
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If you are taking blood pressure why is your arm in a horizontal position?
there moving the needle and it has to Intel it hits just the right spot
What is blood pressure taking with?
Blood pressure is taken with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
Where in systemic circulation is Blood Pressure highest?
What position is blood pressure normally the highest and lowest?If a person was sitting, reclining, or standing, which position would cause the blood pressure to be highest and lowest?Also, if there was an increase in blood viscosity, cardiac ouput, and diameter of the arterioles would this constitute to an increase in blood pressure as well?blood pressure (BP) is usuall lowest standing position and highest in supine (reclining) position. This is because the blood return to the heart is decreased when standing.http://www.bloodpressureinc.com/what-position-is-blood-pressure-normally-the-highest-and-lowest/Exercise is at its highest when we exercise and lowest when we sleep.
What blood pressure reading do you use when taking your blood pressure?
149 psi
Over which artery is the stethoscope placed when taking blood pressure?
When taking a person's blood pressure the stethoscope should be placed in the brachial artery.
Which artery is used when taking a patient's blood pressure?
if your taking blood pressure in the anticubital area (crease of the elbow) then you would palpate the brachial artery.
What are disadvantages of taking a blood pressure test?
me
What to monitor when taking coumadin?
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What is the best method in taking the blood pressure of newborn?
Blood pressure in newborns is not a good indicator of health. Taking blood pressure of a newborn is usually not done unless there is an underlying issue (i.e. cardiac issues). Blood pressure is usually taken using the thigh.
How would you determine the maximum inflation point when taking blood pressure?
you can determine the maximum inflation point when taking blood pressure by using palpation.
How can i control my blood pressure while taking efflexor?
As with all blood pressure medicine the right diet and exercise will help keep your blood pressure under control.
Can amoxicillin make your blood pressure go up?
If Im taking strong antibiotics (shots and pills) due to a spider bite. (57 yr old male and currently taking blood pressure meds) Should my blood pressure readings be normal?
