2. INTRODUCTION
• Blood pressure(BP) is a measure of the force that the circulating blood exerts against the
arterial wall.
A. SYSTOLIC PRESSURE:- It is the maximum pressure exerted by the blood against the arterial
walls.
• It results when the ventricles contract(systole).
B. DIASTOLIC PRESSURE:- It is the lowest pressure exerted by the blood against the arterial
walls.
It results when the ventricles are relaxed(diastolic)
3. SIGNIFICANCE
• To ensure the blood flow to various organs
• Plays an important role in exchange of nutrients and gases across the
capillaries.
• Required to form urine
• Required for the formation of lymph
8. TECHNIQUE
• Patient seated and relaxed,not talking,legs uncrossed.
• Tight arm clothing removed.
• Correct cuff size.
• Arm supported with cuff horizontal wit heart.
• Inform patient of discomfort and that several measurements will be taken.
• Sphygmomanometer on firm and level surface at eye level.
• Locate brachial or radial pulse
9. • Place stethoscope gently over brachial artery.
• Inflate mercury rapidly, 30mm above occlusion of pulse.
• Deflate slowly ,2mm per second.
• Record first of regular sound(systolic BP).
• Record diastolic as disappearance of sound.
• Record measurement to the nearest 2mm of Hg
• Repeat twice more and average of last two.
10. HYPERTENSION
• Defines as an elevation of systolic blood pressure.
• 30% of people over 50 are hypertensive.
• Never diagnosed on one reading.
• Indication of cardiovascular disease.
• Trauma
• Side effects of medications
• 90% are Primary(Essential) & 10% are Secondary.
14. TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION
• Modification of Lifestyle:
Cessation of smoking.
Moderation in alcohol intake.
Weight reduction.
Programmed exercise.
Reduction in Na intake.
Diet high in K.
Relaxation technique- Yoga
