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Blood pressure

The pressure that blood exerts against the arterial walls as the heart contracts and relaxes

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2 phases of BP

Systole & Diastole

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Systole

Heart contracts forcing blood into the system

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Average range for systole

90-140 mmhg

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Diastole

Heart relaxes

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Average range for diastole

60-90 mmhg

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Hypertension

Blood pressure over 140/90 mmhg

  • high BP

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Hypotension

Blood pressure under 90/60 mmhm

  • low bp

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What is the device is used to measure BP?

Sphygmomanometer

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Two main types of sphygmomanometer

Aneroid & Column of Mercury

  • aneroid: device that uses a dial gauge and contains no mercury

  • column of mercury: measures pressure using a column of mercury

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Pulse pressure

Different between systolic and diastolic reading between 30-50

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Normal BP

120/80

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What artery is used for BP?

Brachial artery

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2 types of stroke

Ischemic & hemorrhagic

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Ischemic stroke

Blood clot interrupts blood flow to brain

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Hemorrhagic stroke

Blood vessel ruptures inside brain

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Where should BP cuff be placed and why

2 inches above elbow to prevent extraneous sounds