2. Device to place on an artery to hear the sounds from the pulse and/or systolic and diastolic pressure
Practice notes
Stethoscope in dentistry is used in conjunction with blood pressure cuff to hear systolic/diastolic pressure.
Stethoscope is used before dental procedures to take pulse and/or blood pressure.
Stethoscope should be disinfected according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Instrument
Aneroid blood pressure cuff—sphygmomanometer
Functions
To place pressure on the arteries to hear the systolic and diastolic pressure of the arteries
To place around the part of the arm above the bend in the elbow
Characteristics
1. Blood pressure cuff for the arm
2. Meter—Aneroid dial system (without liquid); the readout for systolic/diastolic blood pressure
3. Rubber Bulb—Attached to cuff with rubber tubing
Blood pressure cuff available in regular size, small size, and larger size cuffs to fit various arm sizes
Cuff size should fit properly to obtain accurate blood pressure readings
Cuff is placed above the bend in the elbow
Practice notes
Blood pressure cuff is used in conjunction with the stethoscope to hear the systolic/diastolic pressure at the brachial artery located at the inner side of the bend in the elbow.
Document blood pressure readings in patient’s chart.
Blood pressure cuff must be disinfected according to the manufacturer’s recommendation
Photo courtesy Zewa Inc., Fort Myers, FL.
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