Posts Tagged ‘Cuff’
I got this manual blood pressure cuff, and I’ve only used it a few times, but I noticed the pointer points about 10 units below zero when fully deflated. Does anyone know how to fix that?
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I had a health screening last friday and because I have a big upper arm the nurse used a large cuff and my BP was scarily high (140/104). Today I got it measured at a blood pressure kiosk with a “normal” sized cuff and it was better (123/84).
I know both readings are high but I’m trying to track it to help decided if I want to take medication or not. I’m already trying to lose weight which I know will bring it down.
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I’m trying to read the numbers on a blood pressure manometer, I’m a little confused on how the numbers read.
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When you take a blood pressure reading it is important to inflate the blood pressure cuff until you no longer hear a pulse. Learn more about how to inflate a blood pressure cuff with tips from a doctor in this free health video. Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella Bio: Dr. Robin Terranella has a medical degree from Bastyr University and has trained at Wu Hsing Tao Acupuncture School. Filmmaker: Dustin Daniels
A blood pressure cuff should be placed just above the elbow. Learn more about the placement of the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope with tips from a doctor in this free health video. Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella Bio: Dr. Robin Terranella has a medical degree from Bastyr University and has trained at Wu Hsing Tao Acupuncture School. Filmmaker: Dustin Daniels
