Using a manual blood pressure monitor involves several steps:
1. Position the Patient: Ensure the patient is seated comfortably with their arm supported at heart level. 2. Apply the Cuff: Wrap the cuff snugly around the upper arm, just above the elbow. 3. Inflate the Cuff: Use the pump to inflate the cuff until the pressure gauge reads about 20-30 mmHg above the expected systolic pressure. 4. Listen with the Stethoscope: Place the stethoscope diaphragm over the brachial artery. 5. Deflate the Cuff Slowly: Release the valve slowly to deflate the cuff and listen for the first Korotkoff sound (systolic pressure) and the last sound (diastolic pressure).
