Blood Pressure Measurement: a practical guide
Course description
Did you know that proper blood pressure measurement goes far beyond the technical part? Measuring blood pressure involves cognitive (knowledge), procedural (performing the technique), and behavioral (patient approach) skills. By taking this course, you will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge for proper measurement, recognize the main errors and factors that influence results, and be able to interpret the blood pressure values obtained in assessments.
Objectives
- Know the equipment used for blood pressure measurement.
- Understand the technical and behavioral procedures for blood pressure measurement.
- Correctly classify and record blood pressure values.
Study units
- Definition and general concepts
- The instruments: stethoscope and sphygmomanometer
- Blood pressure measurement by the auscultatory method
Dedication
- Theoretical study (80%)
- Activities (20%)
Student commitment
- Access
- Study
- Perform activity
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