Blood pressure (BP) represents the pressure exerted by the blood on the arterial walls.

PURPOSE OF  B.P. MEASUREMENT

·    Assessment of cardiovascular function;

·    Appreciation of the effect of treatment with fluids and / or drugs;

·    Appreciation of the contraction function of the heart;

·    Appreciation of the resistance determined by the elasticity and caliber of the vessels.

Normal blood pressure values ​​for adults are up to 139/89mmHg.

Systolic blood pressure represents the pressure value when the heart contracts (normal values ​​between 100 mmHg and 130 mmHg), and diastolic blood pressure when the heart relaxes.

MEASUREMENT SPOT

·  Humeral artery

·  Radial artery

·  Pediotic artery

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE

·       Cuff tension( 1)

·       Sphygmomanometer (1)

·       Binaural stethoscope (2)

·       Medical tray ( 4)

·       Sanitary alcohol (5)

·       Tablets ( 6)

·       Temperature sheet (7)

·       Red pen (8)

·       The measurement can also be performed with an electronic tensiometer (3)

PATIENT PREPARATION

·       The patient is informed about the performance and purpose of the technique.

·       The patient's consent is obtained;

·       The patient is left at rest 10 minutes before performing the technique in order not to influence the blood pressure value due to emotions; The patient is cautioned not to speak during the technique, as this may change the results;

·       Blood pressure is measured either on an empty stomach or 2-3 hours after a meal, because postprandial values ​​can be changed; postpone the B.P. measurement. if the patient is emotionally disturbed or in pain.

·       Place the patient in a supine position, sitting, semi-sitting or upright, depending on the doctor's indication;

·       Make sure the patient has not smoked or consumed coffee or adrenergic stimulants before;

·       If there is no indication, the patient is positioned on a chair, depending on his ability to mobilize;

·       The patient's arm is revealed by lifting the sleeve or by undressing (if the sleeve is too tight);

·       Avoid using an arm that has local pathology, such as post-mastectomy lymphedema.


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