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Physical Examinations I
Manual Blood Pressure Reading Steps
Description
Blood pressure reading uses an indirect method to measure the pressure of blood against vessel walls. Blood pressure, or BP, is a vital sign that is checked routinely in hospital and outpatient settings. It is one of the most common medical assessments performed around the world. The indirect method is non-invasive, safe, an...
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1. preparación
- Evaluación de contraindicaciones para la medición de la BP en la parte superior del brazo como fístula arteriovenosa, historia de la disección de ganglio linfático o linfedema evidente.
- Asegúrese de que el paciente ha cambiado a un vestido y descansó durante al menos 5 minutos antes de ob...
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