The size of the cuff depends on the size of the arm. There is a formula that can be used to calculate a cuff size, but generally there are 4 or 5 sizes that most hosptials stock and between them can be used on just about everyone.
The principle of a sphygmomanometer is based on using a cuff to measure the pressure in the arteries when the heart is pumping (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). By inflating the cuff and gradually releasing the pressure while listening for the sound of blood flow with a stethoscope, healthcare providers can determine a patient's blood pressure.
definitely. the manner by which you wrap the cuff on the person's arm determines the accuracy of the measurement of BP. if you wrap it too tightly you will get false high results. if you wrap it loosely you will get false low results. it is therefore very important that you wrap the cuff with just the right fit on the patient's arm.
Sphygmomanometers are used to check a patient's blood pressure. A sphygmomanometer is also simply called a blood pressure cuff.
When the blood pressure cuff is inflated, the blood flow is stopped. Slowly the cuff is decreased. When the technician starts to hear the blood flow, these are called Korotkoff Sounds. This pressure point defines the systolic pressure.
If you have a blood pressure cuff and no stethoscope, you can measure the systolic blood pressure only. To do this, apply the blood pressure cuff to the patent's arm and find the patient's radial pulse (palm-side of the wrist on the thumb-side) with your fingers. While monitoring the patient's radial pulse, increase the pressure in the cuff until you can no longer feel a pulse. Add a bit more pressure, then slowly deflate the cuff until you can feel the pulse return. Since you are only doing this by feel, you will note it 'by palpation'. For example, if your patient's pulse is 132 systolic, you will note it as 132/P.
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