Obtaining Blood Pressure by the One-Step Method

Category: Vital Signs
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Purpose

Describe the one-step method and its appropriate use.

Equipment

  • Sphygmomanometer (manual or aneroid)
  • Stethoscope

Procedure

Korotkoff Sounds

PhaseSoundReading
IFirst sound heardSystolic BP
IVMuffling
VLast sound heardDiastolic BP

Normal Findings

  • Adult: < 120/80 mmHg

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