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Blood Pressure Check Procedure Overview

[Music] hello my name's Charlotte I'm one of the doctors here today can I confirm your name and date of birth please hi my name is Grace barington I was born on the 26th of January 1992 lovely to meet you Grace I understand you're here for your blood pressure check today is that correct that's right great have you had this done before I have so what it entails is just popping a c on your arm which will slowly inflate at the same time I'll listen to your pulse with my stethoscope the cuff will get tight but it shouldn't be painful it might be a little bit uncomfortable and if you want me to stop at any time just let me know okay great before we start could I ask you to roll your sleeve up please yes and now I'll place this on your arm if you just pop your arm by your side for me that's perfect thank you great so first I'm going to inflate the Cur while having a feel of your pulse at the wrist is that okay yes if it's too uncomfortable just let me know great how that a little tight but not uncomfortable are you happy for me to do the same thing again yes of course this time I'll listen to your pulse with my stethoscope [Music] great that's complete I'll just take the cuff off for you so your blood pressure was 118 over 74 which is normal have you got any questions at all no great that's everything thank you thank you if you liked this video you'll love our textbook the geeki Medics clinical examination guide summarizes all the key examination skills for your practical exams byy now at geeky medics.com [Music]