Summary of How To Check Manual Blood Pressure | Easy Blood Pressure Tutorial For Medical Assistants
The video provides a tutorial on how to check blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to read the device. Proper placement of the cuff on the patient's arm and using a stethoscope to listen for blood pressure readings is demonstrated. The methodology includes testing the stethoscope, cuff placement, tightening, listening for systolic and diastolic pressures, and reading the results accurately. The presenter encourages practice at home using an affordable blood pressure cuff set from Amazon to improve proficiency.
### Methodology
- Test the stethoscope by tapping on the diaphragm to ensure it is working.
- Position the stethoscope on the brachial artery where the pulse is felt.
- Align the blood pressure cuff with the brachial artery on the patient's arm.
- Tighten the cuff to an appropriate level, avoiding covering the pressure release valve with the thumb.
- Inflate the cuff slowly and listen for the systolic pressure (first sound) and the diastolic pressure (when the sound disappears).
- Read the blood pressure values on the sphygmomanometer accurately by understanding the markings and lines.
- Practice regularly using a blood pressure cuff set at home to improve proficiency in checking blood pressure.
### Speakers
The presenter