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What is blood pressure taking with?
Blood pressure is taken with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
What blood pressure reading do you use when taking your blood pressure?
149 psi
Why is it not possible to obtain diastolic blood pressure using the palpatory method?
The palpatory method of obtaining a blood pressure is when the person taking the blood pressure feels the radial pulse (in the wrist) while pumping up the blood pressure cuff. When the radial pulse disappears, this is the systolic blood pressure. The systolic blood pressure is the pressure exerted in the arteries when the heart has contracted and is forcing the blood through the arteries - it therefore gives the reading for the maximum blood pressure. When we feel a pulse, we are feeling the blood being forced through the arteries (meaning we only feel the pulse at the maximum pressure which is the same as the systolic blood pressure, allowing us to get a systolic blood pressure from feeling the pulse). The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxed, or the minimum amount of pressure. Because the pressure is lower at this stage, it is not possible to feel the pulse and therefore it is not possible to obtain a diastolic reading using the palpatory method, a stethoscope is required to be able to hear the blood flow rather than feel it.
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.
What is a good calming method?
A good method for calming oneself is to engage in slow breathing. By concentrating on taking full, steady breaths, one can help to clear their thoughts and lower their blood pressure.
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?
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What to monitor when taking coumadin?
blood pressure
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.
Why newborn blood pressure is lower than adults?
Newborns's bodies are alot smaller. It doesn't take much pressure to get around the body.
How is hypertension diagnosed?
The word hypertension means high or elevated blood pressure. The method of determination would be to take a resting blood pressure. The best method would be to take the blood pressure measurement everyday at the same time of the day and trend the progress.
