How To Take Someone's Blood Pressure

Taking someone's blood pressure is not a hard thing to do but there are a few things you should know of before you go about doing it. You do not need to be a nurse or you don't need any real kind of medical history or background, you just need to know a few tips and how to go about measuring someone’s blood pressure. I am going to show you the standard procedure of going about taking a patient’s blood pressure.

This is a very easy thing and almost anyone can do it. All you need to do is get a pen and a piece of paper and write down some of these steps.

The first thing that you are going to want to do is tell the person to rest for a few minutes so that they will become calm and their blood pressure will be relaxed. This way you will be able to get a fairly accurate reading on your patient. You will probably only need to let them rest for somewhere between 5 to 10 minutes.

It is best that you position yourself in a really comfortable position. You will also want to make sure that your patient is in a nice comfortable position as well. Get a position where the arm is on the desk or table so that it is about the level of their heart.

An important thing that you will want to do is make sure that the cuff size of the monitor is the correct size for your patient. If the cuff size is not the correct fit, then you will have a really hard time at getting an accurate reading on your blood pressure monitor.



Place the cuff so that it is snug on the upper part of your patient’s bare arm. Then once you have done this you can place the stethoscope into your ears. The next thing that you will need to do is inflate the cuff by squeezing the little rubber bulb to about a systolic pressure of about two hundred or so.

You need to also make sure that when you are inflating the stethoscope that you are doing it quickly, because if you do it too slowly you will then be likely to get a false or inaccurate reading. It is important that you try to make your reading as accurate as you possibly can.

Once you are at this point in the procedure, you can start to loosen the value and slowly let out some of the air in the cuff. Slowly deflate the cuff and listen to the heartbeat. Be sure to listen to the first heartbeat that you hear. This number is very important as it is the systolic pressure.

When you deflate the cuff you should hear the heart beat stop. When this happens write down the number on the dial and this is going to be your diastolic pressure. Once you get the two numbers down you will be able to figure out your patient’s blood pressure.

It’s as easy as that really. It doesn’t matter if you are a trained professional or not, you just need to remember some of these tips so that you can get the most accurate reading as possible. An inaccurate or false reading is pretty much useless.

Here is a video that will show you how to take someone's blood pressure.

Home Pressure Monitors

Blood pressure monitoring is very important because if you do not monitor your blood pressure then by not doing so you are at a huge risk. In order to make sure that your blood pressure stays at that constant level you will need to monitor it at all times. It is recommended that everyone regardless of their age, gender, or family background keeps track of their blood pressure.

This is very important because very high pressure is starting to become a major problem in today's society. Many more people are starting to become victims of bad blood pressure and this is becoming a very serious problem. The way that society is leaning towards is becoming a huge health risk for young and old people all over the world.

Because of this it is very important that you check your blood pressure on a regular basis. You should make sure that at least once a month or so you get checked and you make sure that your blood pressure is at a fine level. Nowadays it is very easy to keep track of your pressure because you can buy a home monitor that will allow you to do so. You no longer have to go the hospital to be able to get checked nowadays.

Modern automatic monitors are very simple to use and very easy to maintain. These monitors are often run by electricity and have a digital output so that you can easily read them. Many of these newer types of monitors will allow you to track all of your previous entries so that you can keep a record of what you blood pressure is over a given period of time. You can print these out or just keep them in a safe place so that you always know how you blood pressure is. This is a great way to monitor your progress and make sure that what you are doing is the right thing.

There are many different types of automatic monitors but the only thing you need to really pay attention to is the cuffs. It is very important that you get a cuff that fits you well, and this is because of the fact that if you get a cuff that is not your fit you will get an inaccurate reading. If you get two large of a cuff your blood pressure reading will be much lower than what it should. If you get a cuff size that is too small then your blood pressure will be higher then it really is. As you can see this will give you a reading that is not helpful and will not really help you and this can be very dangerous to your health.

Even though you know now that it is very easy for you to buy a monitor and use it you also need to be aware of how to interpret the results. You need to know what your blood pressure needs to be and what a dangerous level is. You can get this information by going to your local hospital and visiting your doctor there and asking if they know what your safe level is.

Home based blood pressure monitors are very easily usable and it can be bought for a decent price. These monitors are really what you need to in order to keep track of your health and safety from your home. If you think that you need one then I strongly recommend that you go out and look into getting one for you.

If you have a family it would be a great idea to make checkups for them as well. It is important that you and your family live a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.

Medication for High Blood Pressure

If you have a history of high blood pressure that runs in your family, then chances are you will have the same features as your previous family members. If you have an uncle or aunt with blood pressure problems then it would be a wise idea to get yourself checked out as well. This means that you will need to be sure that you check your blood pressure often so that it is at a constant level.

Go to a doctor if you are unsure on how to do this and they will do what is required.

There are many ways to treat high blood pressure. These ways feature a combination of lifestyle changes, medication and electronic equipment and usually some type of lifestyle change. Whether you like it or not, you may need to get rid of some of your bad habits so that you can stay healthy. It’s not easy sometimes but it’s important that you stay healthy for yourself and your family.



Medication is a common choice for patients trying to lower their blood pressure. The reason for this is because if you are still experiencing high blood pressure after using some type of medication, then you may consider increasing the dosage of your medication. Usually you will start off low and then if you need more, you just simply keep adding. This is the main benefit of taking blood pressure medication.

In order to take medication you will need to get a doctor to proscribe it for you. This is simply because not everything works for everyone and every patient reacts differently to different kinds of medication. You will need to find out what is safe and works for you and what you should probably avoid. Consult your doctor to find out what type of medication will work best at lowering your blood pressure. You may need to also get a few tests done before they can determine what will work best for you.

There are many different types of medication for reducing blood pressure and I’m not going to go through them all as this will take far too long. You just need to know that this method is available for you to use.

How to Keep Blood Pressure Low with Equipment

Alongside of using medication, you can also help keep you blood pressure low by using the right equipment.

A sphygmomanometer can be used to help monitor your pressure and make sure that you are always at the safe level. These types of equipment come in many different types and styles. The main thing you will need to decide is whether you want a Digital, Aneroid, or Mercury style.

If you use medication to keep your blood pressure low and equipment as well, you should have no problem in being able to manage a healthy lifestyle.
As usual consult your doctor to see what will work best for you. Remember, that not any two people are they same, and everyone reacts differently. What works for someone else may not work for you and can potentially even be very dangerous.
Be careful when taking medication to help maintain a constant blood pressure.

Measuring Blood Pressure: Sphygmomanometers

The sphygmomanometer is a medical device that is usually often used to measure the blood pressure of someone. It usually consists of Mercury but can also be Aneroid and Automatic. These different types of equipment are the different types of blood pressure measuring equipment.

This device works by placing it around a patient, usually around the cuff area of their arm. It then inflates and restricts the blood flow, and gives a reading on how high that person’s blood pressure is. These types of blood pressure measuring equipment are very active and work fairly well.

It may cause a little bit of discomfort for the user but it basically just feels like someone is squeezing your arm and shouldn’t hurt at all. If it does hurt, then contact your doctor and tell him/her that you are experiencing a discomfort with using the sphygmomanometer.

When using the sphygmomanometer make sure that the size you have is the right size for you. In order to get the best possible accurate reading that you can, you need to make sure that it fits you very well. A device that doesn’t fit may give you a bad reading and this can be very dangerous to your health.

If the cuff is to small then the pressure of your blood will be measured as being higher than it really should be. If the cuff is too large then you will get a lower reading of blood pressure.

When you put the device on you will hear a beeping sound, and this is the recording of your systolic blood pressure. The cuff pressure then goes until the sound is no longer heard. The time at which it starts and ends is measured to give you an accurate reading of your blood pressure.

It is important to note that blood pressure is measured in mm HG. A stethoscope can also be used to get a reading of blood pressure; however, this is more so used in auscultatory methods.

There are many different types of Sphygmomanometers, and I will try to explain the basics of each one. Each and every type has its own good advantages and disadvantages.

Digital

The first kind that I am going to explain to you is the Digital kind. These types of monitors are always electronic and fairly easy for the user to operate and maintain. They are very effective in noisy environments as you can easily hear what the reading is.

The problem with digital readers though is that they are not always accurate. Although they are much easier to use, this comes at the price of not being dead on.

This can be a bit of a problem as keeping track of how high your blood pressure is, can be a very important issue. You will want to be as accurate as possible.

Digital types of blood pressure monitors come in all shapes and sizes. Probably one of the best features of these types is that they are very portable compared to other types. You can easily carry them around with you wherever you go.

Manual

Manual monitors are much more accurate then digital monitors but they must be used by someone who is trained in measuring blood pressure. This can usually be a nurse or someone who is familiar with the practice of high blood pressure.

They also contain Mercury which is a very dangerous substance if you happen to get exposed to it. If you ever happen to break one of these then you need to report it right away and get away from it.

Manual sphygomomanometers are currently the best types of monitors you can get for keeping track of your blood pressure. Each of these devices has benefits and disadvantages so you will need to decide what is best for you.

If you need more information on this topic, check out some of these other posts which will help you learn how to use Blood Pressure Equipment and learn how they work and operate. This kind of information is vital if you want to live a healthy and enjoyable life.

As always e-mail me or ask your local doctor for more information on the topic if you need it. They will know the most when it comes to health.

Blood Pressure Equipment

If you have high blood pressure then it is very important that you keep an open eye on what level your blood pressure is at all times. Your doctor will tell you what level you should look out for and where exactly you should be sitting at. It’s a good idea to be perfectly accurate as if you are not you may be jeopardizing your life.

If you are unsure as to whether you have high blood pressure or not, go see a doctor to make sure that you are in healthy condition.

Two devices that you will need to be familiar with are the Sphygmomanometer and a Cuff. Both of these two pieces of equipment are used to keep track of your blood pressure. You need to learn how to use them very well.



Blood pressure measuring equipment usually comes in ether automatic fashion or manual. Automatic pieces of equipment are both easier to use and read but they are often more costly. You can just use manual equipment though, they both work good ether way. Alongside both of these you can also use Aneroid and I will explain what this is exactly later on.

Along with different types of blood pressure equipment there is also something else you should be aware of and that is that most of these pieces of equipment contain levels of mercury in them. This can be good and bad. Here is a little list of the advantages and disadvantages of these types of equipment.

Mercury

Mercury is the most common type of blood pressure measuring equipment. It’s fairly straight forward and does not require much effort to use. It is by far the easiest piece of equipment to use for measuring the blood pressure of someone.

The mercury sphygmomanometer works with gravity in order to give you an accurate reading on blood pressure. Although mercury machines are easy and work the best, they are usually not used at home. They are more commonly found in hospitals and other health facilities. You can still however find some models that are designed for home use but you can expect these to be a little more expensive then others.

One of these will most likely last you forever and you will never need to buy a new one again. This is a huge advantage about these types but there are also many disadvantages.

One disadvantage right off the bat is that Mercury blood pressure monitor machines tend to be a little bit on the bigger side. This can be offset with the fact that they are really durable though. You must also use it on a flat surface in order to get an accurate reading.
One last disadvantage is that you will need to be able to squeeze the cuff in order to get an accurate reading. If you have a disability you may have a problem using this kind of equipment.


Aneroid

This type of equipment is very light and on the cheaper side. It’s much easier to carry around then Mercury so that makes it much more portable then other types of blood pressure measuring equipment. Another advantage that Aneroid has is that you don’t have to be in a certain position to read it. As long as you can see the numbers you will get a fairly accurate reading.

These types of monitors for blood pressure are very accurate and work the best.

The disadvantages though are that they can be broken very easily. You will need to take much more care of these machines. A problem though is that they need to be checked yearly and if you happen to bump it or drop it, you will need to get it checked again. These machines are very delicate as opposed to Mercury monitors.

Just like the Mercury, if you are visually impaired or if you have trouble hearing you may have trouble with these kinds of devices.

Automatic

Automatic monitors are more compact and everything is all contained in one unit. This is helpful as it will be much easier to handle and take care of. Out of all the blood pressure monitoring pieces of equipment out there, this one is by far the easiest for anyone to use.

It is recommended that if you have a disability you use an Automatic Monitor as it will make it much easier on yourself.

This one is the most sensitive out of the bunch so you need to take extra care of it. Automatics can also be very expensive and if you can’t afford to buy one you may be in trouble. You need to be very careful when placing and using this one as it will give you inaccurate readings if you do not do it correctly.

Although there are many different kinds of equipment that can be used for measuring blood pressure, these are the most popular types you will find.

If you require more information on each type, look around on this website or go see your local doctor to find more information about high blood pressure.

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I will be happy to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

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