In this document you will get to learn how to take accurate Blood Pressure Readings in cases of emergency and the correct manner in which you must be using the medical equipments; following a proper technique will always yield the most accurate results. To know in detail about the usage of various biomedical equipments, visit http://coastbiomed.com/

1. Tips for Accurate Blood
Pressure Readings
For Emergency Medical Personnel

2. Consider the Situation
A patients Blood Pressure will be
Higher in a stressful situation
Take that into account when
analyzing your results.

3. ProperTechnique willYield the
Most Accurate Results
• Support the patient’s arm well:
• Keep your non dominant hand below the
patient’s elbow and ensure that his palm is
supported well.
• If you have to place the arm on your lap, sand
on your toes to minimize transmitting road
noise travelling through your feet.

4. Make Sure you Have a Quality
Stethoscope in your Kit
• Include a good quality stethoscope in your
emergency medical equipment
• Also replace the diaphragm with a disposable
diaphragm that’s acoustically sensitive.

5. Use the Bell of the
Stethoscope:
Some studies have proven that the
diaphragm works better, but when in
emergency conditions on the road,
bell readings are more accurate.

6. For Emergency Medical Equipment
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