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Can you take blood from a paralyzed arm?
Yes, blood can be drawn from a paralyzed arm, provided that the veins are accessible and the site is suitable for venipuncture. However, the procedure may be more challenging due to muscle atrophy or altered circulation. Healthcare professionals will assess the best approach to ensure a successful blood draw while minimizing discomfort for the patient.
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.
When is it completely contraindicated to take a blood pressure on a patients arm?
You should not take blood pressures in the arm if the patient has lymphedema or is at high risk for it, such as after a lymph node dissection for breast cancer.
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.
How do people take a blood pressure?
They take people's blood pressure by putting a cast around the persons arm and measure their blood to see if its low, medium or high. If the person's blood pressure is too high they will need to go and see a doctor because this may cause an infection
Is taking blood pressure in the leg the same as taking it in the arm?
No, taking blood pressure in the leg is not the same as taking it in the arm. Blood pressure is typically measured in the arm because it provides a good reflection of overall systemic blood pressure. Taking blood pressure in the leg can be done in certain medical situations, but the values may differ from those obtained in the arm.
When do you not take a persons blood pressure?
You do not take blood pressure when: person (s) is overly excited, when they are under stress, when they first enter a hospital or doctors office, when they fall and are embarrassed, these are just a few but all these situation and similar one can give a higher than normal blood pressure which can be very misleading. We have to remember blood pressure is the result of another condition.. So know you symptoms and conditions before taking a bp.
How do you take someones blood pressure?
To take someone's blood pressure you will need a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. Have the person place their arm on a table, with their feet flat on the floor. Put the blood pressure cuff around their arm, snug but not tight, about an inch above the bend of the elbow. Place the stethoscope in the center of the bend of the elbow, tighten the knob on the pump, then inflate the cuff to around 180. Loosen the knob slightly in order to slowly release the air from the cuff and listen carefully. When you begin to hear the heartbeat through the stethoscope, that is the systolic blood pressure. When you cease to hear the heartbeat, that is the diastolic blood pressure.
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"
How does blood transfusion take place?
they put a needle into the arm and force blood into you blood vessels. if the pressure is too much the arm will explode. they are very dangerous so i advise you not to have one.- Dr Mcgregor
Can blood pressure be taken in the arm with the PICC line?
No. Use the other arm or lower extremities if it's appropriate.
