Blood Pressure - the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
How to Conduct test
Advantages
Disadvantages
How to Conduct test
- To begin blood pressure measurement, use a properly sized blood pressure cuff.
- Wrap the cuff around the upper arm
- Lightly press the stethoscope's bell over the brachial artery just below the cuff's edge.
- Rapidly inflate the cuff to 180mmHg.
- The machine will then show reading on screen
Advantages
- Shows the user if they have a high or low blood pressure
- Easy to conduct
- Quick to complete
Disadvantages
- Requires specialist equipment
- May require an assistant
- May not work first time may need to be repeated