Lab: Vs. + BP Flashcards
blood pressure cuff
Sphygmomanometer
difference between systolic and diastolic pressure and is normally 40 mmHg
Pulse pressure
– RA to LA +
Lead I
– RA to LL +
Lead II
– LA to LL +
Lead III
measuring wase amplitude
0.1 mv per line
0.5 per box
measuring wave duration
0.04 sec per line
0.2 sec per box
isoelectric lines
Segments
waves + line
Intervals
Where is the aortic semilunar valve?
R side of sternum below 2nd rib
Where is the Pulmonary semilunar valve?
L side of sternum below 2nd rib
Where is the tricuspid valve?
R side of sternum between ribs 5 + 6
Where is the bicuspid valve?
L side lateral to sternum between ribs 5 + 6
Tapping sounds made by turbulent blood flow in vessels
Korotkoff sounds
MAP
diastolic + 1/3 pulse pressure