Obtaining Blood Pressure by the Two-Step Method

Category: Vital Signs
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Purpose

Describe the two-step method and why it prevents missing an auscultatory gap.

Equipment

• Sphygmomanometer (manual or aneroid)
• Stethoscope

Procedure

Step 1 — Palpation (Estimate Systolic)

Step 2 — Auscultation

Auscultatory Gap

Describe the auscultatory gap and the populations at risk.

Normal Findings

• Adult: < 120/80 mmHg

Notes

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