Determination of Human Blood Pressure Using a Sphygmomanometer

Learning Objectives

• To study the working of an aneroid sphygmomanometer.

• To demonstrate the procedure for measuring blood pressure using an aneroid sphygmomanometer.

• To learn how to record systolic and diastolic blood pressure accurately in mmHg.

• To apply blood pressure classification guidelines to determine whether the recorded values fall within normal or clinical conditions.