Blood pressure is taken with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
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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 taking a person's blood pressure the stethoscope should be placed in the brachial artery.
if your taking blood pressure in the anticubital area (crease of the elbow) then you would palpate the brachial artery.
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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.
you can determine the maximum inflation point when taking blood pressure by using palpation.
Low diastolic blood pressure can indicate heart problems, endocrine problems, dehydration, allergies, blood loss, infection, or pregnancy. It can cause dizziness and fainting.
As with all blood pressure medicine the right diet and exercise will help keep your blood pressure under control.
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?