Tips for Accurate Blood Pressure

Readings For Emergency Medical Personnel

Consider the Situation

A patients Blood Pressure will be Higher in a stressful situationTake that into account when

analyzing your results.

Proper Technique will Yield the Most Accurate Results

• Support the patient’s arm well: • Keep your non dominant hand below

the patient’s elbow and ensure that his palm is supported well.

• If you have to place the arm on your lap, sand on your toes to minimize transmitting road noise travelling through your feet.

Make Sure you Have a Quality Stethoscope in your Kit

• Include a good quality stethoscope in your emergency medical equipment

• Also replace the diaphragm with a disposable diaphragm that’s acoustically sensitive.

Use the Bell of the Stethoscope:

Some studies have proven that the diaphragm works better, but when in emergency conditions on the road, bell readings are more accurate.

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