Blood Pressure Measurement

Synopsis

The measurement of blood pressure is arguably the most important clinical test undertaken by nurses and doctors. Though it is a relatively simple procedure, the techniques are often badly taught and inadequately standardised. Slovenly and inaccurate readings lead to incorrect clinical decisions and the false classification of some of the normotensive people as hypertensive. The first part of the video shows how to check equipment and measure blood pressure properly; the second part is a seris of 20 tests on taking blood pressure readings.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying BMJ booklet ‘Blood Pressure Measurement’

Uses

Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students; paramedical and nursing students.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

blood pressure

Sponsor

Name

British Hypertension Society

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
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London
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