Abstract
This article aims to provide background information on blood pressure. It outlines the anatomy and physiology associated with the skill of blood pressure measurement, and the varying techniques for taking blood pressure readings, both invasively and non-invasively. It further explains the steps for taking a manual blood pressure and provides top tips for carrying out this procedure in clinical practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 356-362 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Apr 2022 |