14.8 : 评估血压的术前指南

Consider the following pre-procedural guidelines while assessing blood pressure.

Check the physician's order and verify the patient's identification, including their full name, hospital number, and date of birth.

Ensure any tight clothing does not restrict the patient's arm.

Avoid using the cuff on the arm with an intravenous infusion, intravenous cannula, arteriovenous fistula, cast, breast surgery, or lymphadenopathy. Use the other arm or lower extremity instead.

The bladder inside the cuff should have at least a forty percent width and an eighty percent length of upper arm circumference.

For obese adult arms, a large or bariatric cuff is recommended while a small cuff is preferable for lean adult arms.

Prepare the necessary equipment, which includes a stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, pen, flow sheet, and an alcohol swab.

Explain the procedure thoroughly and ensure the patient comprehends it fully.

Ensure the patient is relaxed for five minutes and assumes a comfortable position with back support, and feet flat on the floor.