Sphygmomanometer

pressure manual. Supplies needed: blood pressure cuff, sphygmomanometer and stethoscope 1. Position patient in conformable position with arm exposed, level with heart, palm up 2. Place appropriate size cuff 1 inch above the antecubital fossa. Cuff should be smooth, snug and attached to sphygmomanometer. 3. Place bell of stethoscope over the brachial artery and listen for pulse 4. Inflate cuff until you no longer hear pulse while watching sphygmomanometer 5. Slowly deflate blood pressure cuff…

Introduction Blood pressure is the force exerted on the blood vessels’ walls when blood passes through, while the pulse is the noticeable snapping back of the thick, elastic walls of an artery after blood surges through (Weedman 2014). Previous studies have shown that patients undergoing high stress situations had lower blood pressures and pulse rates after listening to relaxing music than before listening to music (Sutoo and Akiyama 2004; Knight and Rickard 2001). Research has shown that…

correlate with lack of blood flow to the arm and veins will further distend with increasing external pressure, occlusion way from the heart the arm being lower than the heart. These sections are being tested using gravity, finger occlusion and use of sphygmomanometer at low…

Aerobic Fitness Laboratory Report Ethan C. Bagwell University of Arkansas Introduction The problem addressed in this laboratory report is aerobic fitness and its association with cardiovascular disease and all cause mortality. Aerobic fitness is related to the ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate to vigorous intensity exercise for prolonged periods of time (Thompson, Gordon, & Pescatello, 2014). Aerobic fitness has been considered a health-related part of physical fitness due to…

Rhabdomyolysis is a severe syndrome caused by a direct or indirect skeletal muscle injury. The damage sustained results in the muscle fibres releasing calcium, creatine, potassium and other proteins and ions into the bloodstream [1]. High levels of blood potassium, known as hyperkalemia, can result in kidney failure and cardiac arrest. Severe muscle trauma can also cause damage and leakage of blood vessels, resulting in an increased level of pressure within the muscle compartments [2]. This…

Rhabdomyolysis is a severe syndrome caused by a direct or indirect skeletal muscle injury. The damage sustained results in the muscle fibres releasing myoglobin, creatine kinase, potassium and other proteins and ions into the bloodstream [1]. The breakdown products produced by myoglobin can results in kidney damage and the high levels of blood potassium can result in cardiac arrest. Severe muscle trauma can also cause damage and leakage of blood vessels, resulting in an increased level of…

The dental hygienist has become one of the 30 fastest growing occupations, and with the growing population and increase in the elderly, the need for dental hygienists has become much greater. In a typical dentists office the dental hygienist would have many responsibilities, such as teaching clients how important it is to maintain good oral hygiene and instructing them on the principles of preventive oral care. They would also help demonstrate to the patient how to brush and floss their teeth…

increased rates of cardiovascular disease found in the United States. Many of the early researcher’s main concern was to find the key influence to reducing both heart rate and blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. The sphygmomanometer is used to measure pressure. This pressure is recognized as the arterial systolic and diastolic pressure. The arterial pressure is found by putting the cuff around the arm to cover the brachial artery. The…

How reliable is the Blood Pressure Monitoring Device With the advancement of technology, small portable blood pressure machines have become widely available. Most of these blood pressure devices cost between 5000 to 7000 naira ($20 and above). There are several types and models of small blood pressure devices available in the market. Over the years there has been a great improvement in these products and nowadays you can purchase blood pressure machines with cuffs that are easy to put around the…

the height and weight of the subjects was taken using a harpenden stadiometer (Holtain Ltd) and XX scales (BC-543, Tanita. As well as the circumference of the dominant forearm, at the belly of the muscle using a tape measure and an automatic sphygmomanometer (Medicus) placed around the non dominant arm to obtain their resting blood pressure and heart rate. All subjects undertook a familarisation test whilst in the sitting position with their palms facing downwards and their dominant arm at 45…