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Please make a video on how to measure a child's blood pressure. This would be very useful information. Thanks!

@Paramedstore

Ай бұрын

Maybe we'll make a video about this later. But for now, keep useful information on this

@Paramedstore

Ай бұрын

Measuring a child's blood pressure requires using an appropriately sized pediatric blood pressure cuff. The remaining requirements are basically the same as for adults. Here's a step-by-step guide: | Equipment Needed | - Pediatric Blood Pressure Cuff: Ensure the cuff is the correct size for the child's arm. It should cover 40% of the upper arm circumference and two-thirds of the upper arm length. - Sphygmomanometer: Manual (with a stethoscope) or automatic digital blood pressure monitor. Steps for Measuring Blood Pressure | Preparation | - Calm the Child: Make sure the child is calm and relaxed. Ideally, they should sit quietly for 5 minutes before the measurement. - Positioning: The child should sit with their back supported, feet flat on the floor, and the arm to be measured supported at heart level. If the child is too small to sit, they can lie down with their arm at heart level. - Sleeve: Ensure the child’s sleeve is rolled up comfortably or removed to avoid constriction. | Applying the Cuff | - Select the Right Cuff Size: The bladder inside the cuff should encircle at least 80% but no more than 100% of the arm circumference. - Place the Cuff: Wrap the cuff snugly around the upper arm, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the elbow crease. The cuff's lower edge should be just above the bend of the elbow. - Align the Cuff: Ensure the artery marker on the cuff is over the brachial artery, located on the inside of the arm.

@Paramedstore

Ай бұрын

| Manual Measurement | - Locate the Brachial Artery: Feel for the brachial artery pulse in the inside of the elbow. - Place the Stethoscope: Position the stethoscope's diaphragm over the brachial artery. - Inflate the Cuff: Inflate the cuff rapidly to 20-30 mm Hg above the expected systolic pressure (typically around 120-130 mm Hg for children). - Deflate the Cuff: Slowly deflate the cuff at a rate of 2-3 mm Hg per second. - Listen and Record: Note the first appearance of Korotkoff sounds (systolic pressure) and when they disappear (diastolic pressure). | Automatic Measurement | - Turn on the Device: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to turn on the device. - Start the Measurement: Press the start button and let the device automatically inflate and deflate the cuff. - Read the Results: The device will display the systolic and diastolic pressures.

@Monta-Non

Ай бұрын

@@Paramedstore Thank you very much for the information. I hope one day you will make a video on this topic!

At 59 seconds the video discourages fast food and says "fast foods have lots of salt...". Clarify that salt (and electrolytes) is helpful for raising BP during episodic hypotension.

@Paramedstore

2 ай бұрын

Yes you are right. We talked about this in our other videos. But here we are talking about general nutritional features. And fast food will never have a positive effect on people with low blood pressure in the long run.

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@Paramedstore

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, you're wrong. The text was narrated by a voice actor, a real person :)