How to Take Blood Pressure : How to Take Blood Pressure

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#1 bebespider on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Wow, do NOT look @ …
Wow, do NOT look @ this video if you need to pass a test. You are NOT supposed to touch the steth with your thumb,as it has a pulse of it’s own! :-/. All that medical school for nothing. He isn’t taking the BP the right way.

#2 girlsixdiva on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

He needed to …
He needed to immediately remove the cuff when he was done. That can cause nerve damage!

#3 joecoaker on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

doesnt that idiot …
doesnt that idiot know not to put ur thumb on there. it has a pulse of its own. wow some doctor

#4 broam018 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Very clear.
Very clear.

#5 BeachBoysGuy1 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

I took my CNA RC …
I took my CNA RC exam yesterday and even though the lady said I had the correct reading, she failed me because the cuff should’ve been 2 inches higher !!

#6 stacykr22 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

omg than u so so so …
omg than u so so so so much now i no i will pass my practical

#7 itsonlybusiness on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

I’m currently in …
I’m currently in nursing school and have just learned this. I had some trouble understanding this in the midst of 20 min. in a crowded class going over it. This answered what questions I had. THANKS WHITE COAT!

#8 tinacroft on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Thank you that …
Thank you that would be useful for me as a new student , Bless you (=

#9 litebug12345 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

I’ve been taking …
I’ve been taking Levodyn for about a year. I’ve noticed that my blood pressure has gone down and stabilized, and I no longer have to take chemicals which had negative side effects. Levodyn just makes me feel better. I have recommended this product to people and my brother is now taking it with similar positive results.

#10 cavstar92 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

ah, ah, um, …
ah, ah, um, um, ah

#11 AndrewKFletcher on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Thanks Doc sound …
Thanks Doc sound video and advice

#12 stephdgarcia on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

good info but you …
good info but you are not supossed to hold stethiscope with your thumb as it has a pulse

#13 joobies2 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

cool
cool

#14 welches72 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Thank you for this …
Thank you for this valuable service!

#15 NANG409 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Thankyou so much, …
Thankyou so much, great help.

#16 samloulou on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Thank you !!!
Thank you !!!

#17 gonzo122459 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

Thanks Doc! This …
Thanks Doc! This is great for new students!

Thank you for sharing this!

PS – The only thing you might want to add to help us newbies is to mentioin that elbows bend and to make sure the bell is FLAT on the skin and to listen for the last DISTINCT sound for the diastolic number.
THANK YOU!

#18 katja114 on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

thanks u for this …
thanks u for this one, i really need to know this

#19 pellabella on 12.18.09 at 2:48 pm

thank you!
thank you!