E107 Effect of cooling blanket use on finger systolic blood pressure response to finger cooling during multi-channel finger systolic blood pressure measurement for diagnosing hand-arm vibration syndrome(Oral Presentation,Occupational Health in the Age of Decentralization Reform in Japan,The 79th Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Occupational Health)

The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of giving hydrotherapi foot soak in hypertensive patients. The study was conducted with one group pretestposttest design without a control group by measuring blood pressure (pretest) before being given an intervention in the form of foot soak hydrotherm against 15 people with hypertension in Banjar Sri Mandala, Dauhwaru Village, Jembrana Subregency. Then do the blood pressure measurement again (posttest) after finishing the intervention. After the study was completed, the results showed that before the hydrotherapi foot bath intervention, there were 0% of patients classified as normal, 13.32% in prehypertension category, 60.08% in hypertension category I and 26.60% in hypertension category II. After the intervention was given, there were 13.32% of the patients classified as normal, 66.68% in the prehypertension category, 20.00% in the first category of hypertension and no patients belonging to the second grade hypertension category. There is a decrease of 20-30 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 0-10 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure after intervention. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the hydrotherapi foot bath is effectively used to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Banjar Sri Mandala, Dauhwaru Village, Jembrana District.

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Observer Error in Systolic Blood Pressure Measurement in the Elderly

Archives of Internal Medicine ◽

10.1001/archinte.1986.00360240099017 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 146 (12) ◽

pp. 2373 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Khin Mae Hla

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Pressure Measurement ◽

Blood Pressure Measurement ◽

The Elderly ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure Measurement ◽

Observer Error

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Feline blood pressure measurement: when is it needed?

Companion Animal ◽

10.12968/coan.2021.0063 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (11) ◽

pp. 222-228

Author(s):

Sarah Caney

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Pressure Measurement ◽

Blood Pressure Measurement ◽

Target Organ Damage ◽

Organ Damage ◽

Target Organ ◽

Systemic Hypertension ◽

Ophthalmological Examination ◽

Target Organs

Systemic hypertension is a common disorder, primarily affecting older cats. Most cases are secondary to underlying medical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease. If left untreated, systemic hypertension has the potential to cause serious damage to certain target organs and can be fatal. Target organs include the nervous system, cardiovascular system, eyes and kidneys. Target organ damage to the eyes is often pathognomonic and is detected on ophthalmological examination in up to 80% of cats with systemic hypertension. Blood pressure measurement is essential in confirming a diagnosis and should be prioritised in cats showing evidence of target organ damage. Blood pressure screening of apparently healthy older cats is justified, since the risk of hypertension increases with age. Systemic hypertension is diagnosed in cats with persistent elevation in their systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg or higher. Stress and anxiety can cause a transient increase in systolic blood pressure so measurements should be collected in a manner that is as calm and ‘cat friendly’ as possible. In the presence of confirmed target organ damage, a single high systolic blood pressure reading confirms systemic hypertension. Where no target organ damage is detectable, evidence of elevated systolic blood pressure on two or more occasions is needed to confirm the diagnosis.

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Measuring Blood Pressure

Nursing OSCEs ◽

10.1093/oso/9780199693580.003.0014 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Kate Devis

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Pressure Measurement ◽

Gold Standard ◽

Blood Pressure Measurement ◽

Maximum Pressure ◽

Pressure Measurements ◽

Health Care Settings ◽

Pressure Cuff ◽

The Uk

Blood pressure measurements are one part of a circulatory assessment (Docherty and McCallum 2009). Treatments for raised or low blood pressure may be initiated or altered according to blood pressure readings; therefore correct measurement and interpretation of blood pressure is an important nursing skill. Blood pressure should be determined using a standardized technique in order to avoid discrepancies in measurement (Torrance and Serginson 1996). Both manual and automated sphygmomanometers may be used to monitor blood pressure. The manual auscultatory method of taking blood pressure is considered the gold standard (MRHA 2006), as automated monitoring can give false readings (Coe and Houghton 2002), and automated devices produced by different manufacturers may not give consistent figures (MRHA 2006). So, although automated sphygmomanometers are in common use within health care settings in the UK, the skill of taking blood pressure measurement manually is still required by nurses. As a fundamental nursing skill, blood pressure measurement, using manual and automated sphygmomanometers, and interpretation of findings are often assessed via an OSCE. Within this chapter revision of key areas will allow you to prepare thoroughly for your OSCE, in terms of practical skill and understanding of the procedure of taking blood pressure. Blood pressure is defined as the force exerted by blood against the walls of the vessels in which it is contained (Docherty and McCallum 2009). A blood pressure measurement uses two figures—the systolic and diastolic readings. The systolic reading is always the higher figure and represents the maximum pressure of blood against the artery wall during ventricular contraction. The diastolic reading represents the minimum pressure of the blood against the wall of the artery between ventricular contractions (Doughetry and Lister 2008). You will need to be able to accurately identify systolic and diastolic measurements during your OSCE. When a blood pressure cuff is applied to the upper arm and inflated above the level of systolic blood pressure no sounds will be detected when listening to the brachial artery with a stethoscope. The cuff clamps off blood supply. As the cuff is deflated a noise, which is usually a tapping sound, will be heard as the pressure equals the systolic blood pressure —this is the first Korotkoff ’s sound.

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