Introduction The article “The effect of clothes on sphygmomanometric blood pressure measurement in hypertensive patients,” formulated by Rukiye Pinar, Siddika Ataalkin, and Roger Watson examines the effect of garments, under the cuff, on the reading of blood pressures in hypertensive patients. Hypertension is a major healthcare concern, and the monitoring and precise measurement of blood pressure is crucial. There is evidence to suggest that clothes have no effect on blood pressure readings, but is this also true for hypertensive patients? Equipment errors, lifestyle factors, and tight clothing could affect the blood pressure readings. Data for this study was gathered by a quantitative method and analyzed statistically to investigate the outcomes of clothed and bare arms, and it’s effect on blood pressure readings. Problem, Purpose, and Research Questions Although many studies have concluded that clothes have no effect on blood pressure readings, none of them have stated if it was the same for hypertensive patients. Since hypertension blood pressure readings are so important, it is vital to get the most accurate reading due to the risk of the consequences from the diagnosis. So the purpose of this study was to see if patient’s attire affected blood pressure results in hypertensive cases. This is vital to ensure error-proof readings. The question was whether it is better to take blood pressure on a bare arm or on a clothed arm in a large hypertensive sample. Research variables in this study included the independent variable, which was the bare arm and the sleeved arm, and then the dependent variable, the blood pressure readings. The demographic variables included age, gender, weight and diseases. This shows the corre... ... middle of paper ... .... Clothes have no effect of this. Patients could be embarrassed to take off their clothes, and taking off the clothes could increase the heart rate with no resting period before the blood pressure is measured. Some patient’s are private people, and some do not prefer to be unclothed. For religious reasons, such as a Muslim patient, it would probably be their choice to keep the clothes on. Blood pressure over clothes could be easier and faster. It may be more realistic in an emergency situation. If healthcare professionals would follow guidelines, clothed arms would be the most ethical and efficient course of action. Works Cited Pinar, R., Ataalkin, S., & Watson, R. (2010). The effect of clothes on sphygmomanometric blood pressure measurement in hypertensive patients. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 19(13/14), 1861-1864. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03224.x
Remembering that prevention is the best cure, we are going to discuss what is high blood pressure, how to easily measure it, and how to effectively prevent it. (Thesis)
The research purpose is derived from the research problem. The purpose of this study which was clearly outlined in the introduction section of the paper, sought to determine if automatic blood pressure devices could measure orthostatic hypotension accurately in emergency settings. This purpose was accompanied by research objectives and a hypothesis that focused the study. The objectives in the study sought to find the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the automatic devices, clinical and statistical significance in postural drops, and if magnitude influenced blood pressures readings (Dind et al., 2011, p. 527).The authors also predicted in their hypothesis that the automatic devices would be less accurate if the systolic blood pressures were not between 120-180 mmHg which is their...
...particularly those at high risk, to have their blood pressure checked. It is important that the community be informed about the need for screening, and understands the impact that poorly controlled blood pressure has on their health. The second element of hypertension management involves the early diagnoses of patients with hypertension by primary health-care services and the cost-effective management of the condition. It also involves educating patients about their condition and working with them in a way that will allow them to attain the highest possible level of compliance to their management. Health services should in addition to achieving good blood pressure control be screening on a regular basis for possible target-organ damage in their patients. South Africa needs to improve on both these aspects in order to promote and sustain good hypertension management.
Blood pressure is measured by two pressures; the systolic and diastolic. The systolic pressure, the top number, is the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts. The diastolic pressure, the bottom number, measures the pressure between heartbeats. A normal blood pressure is when the systolic pressure is less than 120mmHg and Diastolic pressure is less than 80mmHg. Hypertension is diagnosed when the systolic pressure is greater than 140mmHg and the diastolic pressure is greater than 90mmHg. The physician may also ask about medical history, family history, life style habits, and medication use that could also contribute to hypertension
As early as the 1800s clinicians began to take a closer look at elevated blood pressure levels, they soon found high correlation between hypertension, stroke, and other heart diseases. They also established that high levels of blood pressure effected both privilege and underprivileged, and within the years they have noted the disease have become more prevalent in the African American culture. Long term studies, such as randomized controlled trial studies, unveiled
The individual will have their blood pressure levels taken using a blood pressure machine called a sphygmomanometer, where a cuff is placed around the individual’s arm and fills up with air to create pressure around the arm to restrict the amount of blood flow and takes a pulse reading as it releases the pressure. After the individual’s blood pressure has been taken they may be asked to take it at home using a blood pressure kit to see if it is still high and that the first reading was not due to anxiety.
Currently, John Martin is at high risk for a heart attack within the next 10 years. His blood pressure is high, HDL is low, and he is a smoker. While it has been determined that Mr. Martin does not have metabolic syndrome, it is imperative that he make the following changes in order to ensure a long, healthy life.
Pre-exercise: For this activity, each group member needed to be familiar with taking and reading another group member’s blood pressure. Many types of instruments exist for measurin...
When people go to a haunted house or watch a scary movie they might notice their body changing. For the independent research project blood pressure was checked based on age and gender before then after shown a scary clip. When measuring people blood pressure he or she might have had other problems with blood pressure based of weight, family history or stress. Must observe those types of things while performing the experiment because it could mess up the data.
impact of high blood pressure by; reducing dietary salt, making fresh fruit and vegetables more affordable and accessible, implementing weight loss and exercise programs and utilizing blood pressure lowering medications. "The current focus of many health systems is on treating hypertension directly, and while treatments are effective in reducing morbidity and mortality, they are also very costly. Focusing efforts on primary prevention or treatment may have a significant impact on costs in the long term,” says McBrien. (McBrien
High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because it often has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don’t know they have it. For most patients, high blood pressure is found when they visit their health care provider or have it checked elsewhere. Because there are no symptoms, people can develop heart disease and kidney problems without knowing they have high blood pressure. Some people may experience: bad headache, mild dizziness, and blurry vision. Traditionally, diagnosis of high blood pressure (BP) has relied on consecutive checks of clinic BP over a 2 to 3 month period, with hypertension confirmed if BP remains persistently raised over 140/90 mmHg. This method of diagnosis has significant limitations because the BP measured for an individual patient in a clinic setting may not reflect their BP in day-to-day life. The main concern is that as a result of the “white coat syndrome”, hypertension may be over-diagnosed when checked in the clinic setting; resulting ...
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Background - Non-invasive blood pressure measurement is the standard technique of measuring blood pressure and it is routinely used in the perioperative period. However, invasive blood pressure measurement using a cannula in artery is considered a more accurate standard of monitoring in patients requiring tight blood pressure regulation. Both these techniques are widely employed during many surgeries and they yield different numbers as a function of their differing measurement techniques. The relationship between these numbers is still poorly characterized and differences in readings may influence clinical interventions such as vasopressor use, fluid management and blood transfusion. There has been number of studies looking into the correlation
Schnall, P., Landsbergis, P., Belkic, K., Warren, K., Schwartz, J., & Pickering, T. (1998). Findings In The Cornell University Ambulatory Blood Pressure Worksite Study: A Review. Psychosomatic Medicine, 60, 697.