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BLOOD PRESSURESCREENING CERTIFICATION
Ryan DunphyFall 2008
Saturday October 25 Saturday November 1
Intro:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), principally
heart disease and stroke, is the nation's
leading killer for both men and women
among all racial and ethnic groups
What Is Blood Pressure?
Force of blood on arterial walls Increases with age, stress, fitness level,
etc
#’s To Know
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Systolic Diastolic /
Normal Less than 120 Less than 80 120/80
Prehypertension 120-139 80-89 120/80 139/89
Hypertension (Stage 1)
140-159 90-99 140/90 159/99
Hypertension (stage 2)
Higher than 160 Higher than 100 160/100
Would be nice to be 110/70
(newer suggestion)
OVER 50YRS:NORMAL = Less than
160/90
Types of Blood Flow:
Laminar LaminarTurbulent
No Flow
THESE TYPES OF BLOOD FLOW IS WHAT YOU HEAR, (AND DON’T HEAR) WHEN TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE READING.
Turbulent
Greeting/Meeting Your Client
Welcome client, introduce yourself Be sure client feels comfortable and safe -remember health behavior!3 Forms
-Waiver-Questionnaire-Client Handout
STEPS OF SCREENING 1/2 Intro Forms Cuff Selection Prep Radial Pulse Brachial Pulse 30+ Deflation Listening Sys / Dia Keep: Q & W –
Give:Res
EXPLANATION!! Most clients have no
idea what a bunch of numbers mean, so you do! Give suggestions for lowering or refer to doctor, YOU CANNOT TELL SOMEONE THEY ARE HYPERTENSIVE!
STEPS OF SCREENING 2/2 EXPLANATION!
Most clients have no idea what a bunch of numbers mean, so you do! Give suggestions for lowering or refer to doctor
You are not diagnosing a disease; you are simply providing a reading for that day
#’s To Know
*********************
Systolic Diastolic /
Normal Less than 120 Less than 80 120/80
Prehypertension 120-139 80-89 120/80 139/89
Hypertension (Stage 1)
140-159 90-99 140/90 159/99
Hypertension (stage 2)
Higher than 160 Higher than 100 160/100
Would be nice to be 110/70
(newer suggestion)
OVER 50YRS:NORMAL = Less than
160/90
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How does high blood pressure develop?
heart large arteries (taper down to) smaller arteries (arterioles) (taper down) smaller vessels (capillaries) 02 & nutrients organs of your body returns to your heart through veins.
SO…
How does high blood pressure develop?
dilate (become larger) =easy flow contract (become smaller) =hard to
flow Hard to flow = increased pressure When this happens, your heart becomes
strained and blood vessels may become damaged.
“Silent Killer” that’s why we monitor it!
CONTROLLABLE RISK FACTORS of
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Eating too much salt
Alcohol
Lack of exercise
Stress
Effect on body:
Heart works harder Increased pressure Over time, limited performance Increased risk for many problems
Automotive Example
If It Is High, How Do I Lower It?
High blood pressure is a lifelong disease. It can be controlled but not cured. The first thing you can do is to have your
blood pressure checked. DOCTOR! Low-fat diet Low-salt diet – too much already! Quitting smoking Losing weight More exercise Reducing alcohol
Order Of Events:
Radial Pulse Inflate to no feeling Deflate Earpieces in, reader set Inflate to 30 above Deflate SLOWLY First lubb is sys, dia is last lubb
PRACTICE @ RU REC-CENTER
TIMES AVAILABLE:Monday, October 27th
5 People for 11-12: 5 People for 4:30-5:30
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