Guide to Checking Your Blood Pressure Manually: A Step-by-Step Guide
Measuring blood pressure by hand, also known as manual sphygmomanometry, is a technique used by healthcare professionals to assess a patient’s blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. This method involves inflating a cuff wrapped around the upper arm and listening for the Korotkoff sounds, which are sounds created by the blood flowing through…