How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home!

What is the primary function of a sphygmomanometer in the context of checking blood pressure manually?

These follow are :-

Blood Pressure Basics:

• Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against artery walls, akin to traffic on highways with the heart as a powerful pump.

Manual Blood Pressure Check Tools:

• Utilizes a sphygmomanometer, including an inflatable cuff and pressure gauge.

Preparation for Measurement:

• Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit with the arm rested on a flat surface, palm up.

Cuff Placement:

• Wrap the cuff snugly around the upper arm, just above the elbow, ensuring a proper fit.

Locating Pulse:

• Identify the pulse by lightly pressing fingers on the inner side of the elbow, over the brachial artery.

Inflation of Cuff:

• Squeeze the rubber bulb to inflate the cuff snugly around the arm.

Pressure Release:

• Gradually release pressure by turning the valve on the cuff while listening for the heartbeat with a stethoscope.

Monitoring Heart Sounds:

• The initial thumping sound denotes systolic pressure (heart contraction), and the disappearance signifies diastolic pressure (heart at rest).

Recording the Reading:

• Note the reading on the pressure gauge when the heartbeat sound completely disappears.

Home Monitoring Benefits:

• Regular manual blood pressure checks at home help track fluctuations and maintain awareness of cardiovascular health.

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