CNA Skill – Measuring Blood Pressure

    In this post, We are going to explain an important CNA clinical skill which is measuring and recording blood pressure.

    • Find the brachial pulse before you place the cuff on the arm and once again before you place the stethoscope on the arm.
    • While inflating the cuff carefully listen to the heartbeat.
    • The cuff inflation should be a maximum of 180 mm Hg.
    • Control the deflation of the cuff and accurately record the blood pressure.
    • Make sure that you clean the equipment before storing it in the box.

    For a better explanation watch this video.