Obtaining Blood Pressure by the One-Step Method
Category: Vital Signs
Status: Stub — content coming soon
Purpose
Describe the one-step method and its appropriate use.
Equipment
- Sphygmomanometer (manual or aneroid)
- Stethoscope
Procedure
Korotkoff Sounds
| Phase | Sound | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| I | First sound heard | Systolic BP |
| IV | Muffling | |
| V | Last sound heard | Diastolic BP |
Normal Findings
- Adult: < 120/80 mmHg
Notes
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