4.2. Measurements
            4.2.4. Manometers
4.2.4.1. Blood pressure measurement

Measurement of blood pressure

[Ref: KB Primary course May 2005]

Indirect (noninvasive)

Riv-Rocci cuff

Penaz method

Direct (invasive)

Advantages include

Disadvantages include

A. Catheter tip transducer

Diaphragm directly exposed to blood flow

e.g. Camino ICP monitor

B. Catheter-transducer system

Transducer is coupled to the circulation via a fluid-filled catheter

Keywords:  Blood pressure, measurement of ; Penaz method ; Riv-Rocci cuff


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