How to tie a blood pressure cuff
niHao! In the past 10 days, the topic of health monitoring has continued to rise, especially the correct method of measuring blood pressure in homes has become the focus of netizens. The following is a summary of popular health topics across the network in the past 10 days, and combines structured data to analyze the correct binding method of blood pressure cuffs for you in detail.
1. Top 5 hot topics in the health field in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | Hot search index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home blood pressure measurement error | 92,000 | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Electronic blood pressure monitor purchase guide | LIMIT 78,000 | Zhihu/Tiktok |
| 3 | Hypertensive diet management | 65,000 | B station/WeChat |
| 4 | Cuff tightness comparison test | 53,000 | YouTube/Quick Send |
| 5 | Dynamic blood pressure monitoring technology | 41,000 | Professional medical forum |
2. Standard process for blood pressure cuff binding
According to the latest recommendations of the 2023 "China's Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Guidelines", the following steps must be followed correctly:
| step | Key points of operation | Common Errors |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prepare | Aligned with the midline of the cuff airbag | Cuff upside down |
| 2. Fixed | The lower edge is 2-3cm away from the elbow hole | Press directly on the elbow joint |
| 3. Fluffy | Can insert 1-2 fingers | Too tightening causes high reading |
| 4. Verification | The trachea is facing the inner side of the arm | Tracheal position disorder |
3. Guide to selecting cuffs for different groups of people
| Crowd Type | Cuff size (airbag width) | tumultuousApplicable arm circumference |
|---|---|---|
| Adult standards | 12-13cm | ewline 22-32cm |
| Obese people | 15-16cm | >32cm | Invent ve>
| child | 8-9cm | Awaken16-21cm |
4. Professional doctor advice
Director Wang of the Department of Cardiovascular Hospital of Peking Union Medical College emphasized:"Incorrect cuff binding will cause measurement errors of 10-15mmHg. It is recommended to choose products marked with arrow strips when purchasing, and check cuff airtightness every 6 months."
Nursing Department of Shanghai Ruijin Hospital reminded:"When measuring, keep the cuffs as high as the heart, avoid measuring with thick clothes in winter. It is recommended to use the left and right arms to compare the measurements for the first time."
5. User practice feedback data
| Operational issues | Incidence rate | Causes error range |
|---|---|---|
| The cuff is too tight | +8~25mmHg | |
| The location is too low | 37% | +5~15mmHg |
| Tracheal winding | 29% | ±10mmHg |
6. Things to note
1. Avoid smoking and drinking coffee 30 minutes before measurement
2. Start measuring after sitting in 5 minutes
3. Each measurement is 2 minutes apart
4. It is recommended to take the average value by 2-3 times in the morning and evening
5. If abnormal values are found, they should be retested at 1 hour apart.
Mastering the correct method of binding blood pressure cuffs is the first step to obtaining accurate measurement results. It is recommended to bookmark this article and forward it to family and friends who need to monitor blood pressure regularly, so that health management can start with the details!
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