Measuring arterial blood pressure. Issue 1 (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goodman, Chris TD; Kitchen, Gareth B.
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 22:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: Manometer damping -- measurement -- monitoring -- oscillometry -- plethysmography -- pressure -- transducer; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2020.11.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: Accurate arterial blood pressure measurement is crucial in order to provide safe and appropriate care to patients in both theatre and the intensive care setting. Blood pressure is a measure of haemodynamic status and stability. This article will review the physical principles of both non-invasive and invasive methods of blood pressure measurement. We will cover historical measurement, commonly used techniques in clinical practice and more recent developments in blood pressure monitoring.