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How do you measure blood presure?
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∙ 11y agouse a blood pressure machine
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How is blood circulation measured?
systolic/diastolic measured by blood pressure cuff
How blood pressure is correctly measured?
with a pressure gauge
What are the units blood pressure is reported in?
Blood Pressure is measured and reported as a pressure in mm of mercury
Which chambers pressures are being indirectly measured when peripheral blood pressure is measured?
The pressure in the Atrias and then in the ventricles
Is blood pressure is a qualitative variable?
No,Blood pressure is a quantitative variable because it is measured in numbers
Why is blood pressure in a polysomnography monitored?
Blood pressure is also measured: sometimes episodes of sleep apnea can dangerously elevate blood pressure.
What type of blood pressure is measured when the left ventricle is contracting?
The systolic pressure.
What is blood pressure measured with?
Usually, with the use of a device to measure blood pressure, called a sphygmomanometer. Measuring pressure invasively, by penetrating the arterial wall to take the measurement, is much less common and usually restricted to a hospital setting.
The peak blood pressure measured during ventricular systole is called?
Systolic Pressure
What is the medical term meaning highest pressure against the walls of the blood vessels?
The systolic pressure is the highest pressure measured against the walls of blood vessels.
What is blood pressure not measured routinely for infants and toddlers?
Blood pressure is not routinely measured in infants and toddlers because it is not common for them to have high blood pressure. It would be monitored if there was a reason to do so or if the child was hospitalized but you're right in that it is not a common part of a routine checkup for infants and toddlers.
It is recommended that blood pressure be measured at least once a year?
yes
