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Blood Pressure Check Procedure Overview

Mar 18, 2025

Blood Pressure Check Procedure

Introduction

  • Doctor: Charlotte
  • Patient: Grace Barington
  • Date of Birth: January 26, 1992
  • Purpose: Blood pressure check

Blood Pressure Check Process

  1. Equipment:

    • Blood pressure cuff
    • Stethoscope
  2. Procedure:

    • Confirm patient identity and reason for visit.
    • Explain the procedure:
      • The cuff will inflate and become tight, which might be uncomfortable but not painful.
      • Patient can request to stop at any time.
    • Position the cuff on the patient's arm.
    • Inflate the cuff while feeling the pulse at the wrist.
    • Repeat the process, this time listening to the pulse with a stethoscope.
  3. Patient Comfort:

    • Ensure the patient is comfortable with the process.
    • Patient reports feeling tightness but no discomfort.
    • Reassurance to stop if discomfort arises.

Results

  • Reading: 118/74 mmHg
    • Interpretation: Normal blood pressure

Conclusion

  • No questions from the patient
  • Procedure complete

Additional Information

  • Promotional mention for "Geeki Medics Clinical Examination Guide" available at geeky medics.com