Blood pressure monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two methods of non-invasive blood pressure monitoring?
A
Oscillometric and doppler
2
Q
What is the oscillometric method of finding blood pressure?
A
detecting the pressure within a cuff
3
Q
What is the doppler method of finding blood pressure?
A
Nurse uses an ultrasound probe to listen until she cannot find a pulse
uses a sphygmomanometer
4
Q
What is invasive BP monitoring?
A
requires direct access to an artery
artery is cannulated
monitor detects real time pressure changes
5
Q
What is central venous pressure?
A
CVP is an indicator of blood flow to the heart
