Blood Pressure Flashcards by Ashley Leopard | Brainscape

Q

Blood Pressure Definition

A

Force aganist atrial wall and unit of area

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Systolic

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Highest atrial pressure (Average of 120 mmHg)

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Diastolic

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Lowest atrial pressure (Average is 80 mmHg)

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Q

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Equation

A

Diastolic- 1/3 of Pulse Pressure

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Pulse Pressure Equation

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Systolic-Diastolic

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Sphygmomanometer Function

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Gauge that can indicate patient blood pressure

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