Deflation of BP cuff – MCQ – Answer
|Deflation of BP cuff – MCQ – Answer
Maximum speed at which BP cuff can be deflated while measuring blood pressure – Correct answer: a) 3 mm Hg/second
If the cuff is deflated rapidly, the blood pressure measurement error will be high. Initial inflation of cuff should be rapid and about 30 mm Hg above the anticipated blood pressure. Cuff should be deflated fully after measuring the diastolic pressure for at least one minute before a repeat measurement is attempted.