April 13th, 2009
Tips for taking blood pressure?
Chelsea said:
I am a student of nursing profession and I'm just having difficulty obtaining a blood pressure correctly! Once I have the wristband has pumped up I guess what I was hearing I was rubbing my thumb on the stethoscope, and I'm ignoring that sound. Is there tips or indicators that can help? I know of course but the practice except in practice. Thanks!
Tags: Hard Time, Practice Thanks, Stethoscope, Taking Blood Pressure, Thumb
Filed under: Stethoscope
Practice … practice … practice! Get some friends together and carries them on. Blood pressure is a basic that you need to master as a nurse. Good luck!
Sure the arrow on the cuff is above the brachial artery. Feel the pulse first and then position the cuff. Ensures that both the stethoscope over the artery before and listen. If you follow these simple tips will be a lot easier. I have a schedule on my Web site that makes it easier to understand. Check this out: Hope that helps Attacks it - it 'll be the second nature before the know Gordon