Guide to Taking Manual Blood Pressure - Clinical Skills for Student Nurses
Learn the practical steps of taking a manual blood pressure measurement and why it is important in clinical practice.
00:00:00 Learn the practical steps of taking a manual blood pressure measurement and why it is an important measurement in clinical practice.
📏 Taking manual blood pressure involves measuring the pressure of the blood through the arteries.
💉 Measuring blood pressure is important in clinical practice to assess someone's health status.
📍 Maintaining proper technique is crucial for accurate blood pressure measurements.
00:00:55 Learn how to take blood pressure on the arm by locating the brachial artery and using a diaphragm to listen for the pulse.
🩺 Before taking blood pressure, it is important to wash hands and gain consent from the patient.
🔍 To take blood pressure on the arm, locate the brachial artery in the antecubital fossa.
💪 Palpate the brachial artery to find the pulse and mark the area for placing the diaphragm.
00:01:59 Learn how to accurately measure blood pressure by selecting the right cuff size and positioning the arm correctly for an accurate reading.
🩺 Choosing the appropriate cuff size and placing it a few centimeters above the brachial artery is important for accurate blood pressure measurement.
🔍 Ensuring there is no tight clothing and properly supporting the patient's arm during measurement can prevent inaccurate readings.
🎧 Palpating the brachial artery and using a stethoscope, the valve is closed off to begin the blood pressure measurement process.
00:03:02 Learn how to measure blood pressure accurately using clinical skills. Follow step-by-step instructions without mentioning any subscriptions or brand names.
🩸 To take blood pressure, pump up the cuff until the pulse is no longer felt and estimate the systolic reading at that point.
🔉 Use a stethoscope with a diaphragm to listen to the sounds for measuring blood pressure.
00:04:05 A demonstration of how to measure blood pressure using the brachial artery. Pump the cuff to 20-30 mmHg above the estimated systolic reading, then gradually lower the cuff to measure the systolic and diastolic readings.
💉 To take blood pressure, pump the cuff up to 20-30mmHg above the estimated systolic reading, then slowly release the cuff to obtain accurate measurements.
👂 When listening to the brachial artery, the first tapping sound indicates the systolic reading, while the disappearance of sound indicates the diastolic reading.
👩⚕️ Taking blood pressure correctly requires careful and gradual release of the cuff to ensure accurate readings.
00:05:16 Learn how to take blood pressure accurately. Practice patience and document findings carefully. Important skill for student nurses.
🩸 Taking blood pressure involves listening for the first typing sound around 120 and the sound disappearing at 78, resulting in a reading of 120 over 78.
🗒️ Documenting the blood pressure measurement carefully in the notes is important.
🧪 Practicing the skill of taking blood pressure is crucial, as it requires mastery and patience. Some patients may be clearer to hear than others.
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