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=== Definitions === | === Definitions === | ||
'''Systole: | '''Systole:''' The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle, when the heart fills with blood. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
'''Diastole:''' The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle, when the heart empties the blood | '''Diastole:''' The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle, when the heart empties the blood. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
'''Systolic Pressure:''' Pressure that is exerted on the arteries as blood is leaving the heart during ventricular systole. | '''Systolic Pressure:''' Pressure that is exerted on the arteries as blood is leaving the heart during ventricular systole. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
'''Diastolic Pressure:''' Pressure that is exerted on the arteries during ventricular relaxation (diastole). | '''Diastolic Pressure:''' Pressure that is exerted on the arteries during ventricular relaxation (diastole). <ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Procedure (how to measure someone's blood pressure) == | == Procedure (how to measure someone's blood pressure) == | ||
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==== Guidelines (sitting, patient) ==== | ==== Guidelines (sitting, patient) ==== | ||
==== | ==== Korotkoff sounds ==== | ||
=== Factors affecting arterial Blood Pressure === | === Factors affecting arterial Blood Pressure === |
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Introduction (what is the sphygmanomometer? What does it do/what is it used for?[edit | edit source]
A sphygmanomometer is used to indirectly measure arterial blood pressure. [1]
The Device[edit | edit source]
This is the blood pressure cuff that one would see in the Doctor's office, or in a medical clinic/setting. This is seen in the pictur eto the right.
The sphygmanomometer consists of [1]:
- An inflatable arm cuff
- A bulb pump
- A column of mercury, to display the changing pressure
Definitions[edit | edit source]
Systole: The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle, when the heart fills with blood. [1]
Diastole: The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle, when the heart empties the blood. [1]
Systolic Pressure: Pressure that is exerted on the arteries as blood is leaving the heart during ventricular systole. [1]
Diastolic Pressure: Pressure that is exerted on the arteries during ventricular relaxation (diastole). [1]
Procedure (how to measure someone's blood pressure)[edit | edit source]
Guidelines (sitting, patient)[edit | edit source]
Korotkoff sounds[edit | edit source]
Factors affecting arterial Blood Pressure[edit | edit source]
Indications and Contraindications[edit | edit source]
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