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.

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

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

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.