[Comparison of the techniques of measuring blood pressure in one and in two steps].

This study compared the use of the technique for measuring blood pressure in one step with the technique in two steps, recommended by the American Heart Association in 2005. Measurements were made by both techniques in fourteen adults, using mercury sphygmomanometer and a digital device. Through analysis of the data it was concluded that the technique in one step showed similar results to those obtained with the technique in two steps. PMID: 23258683 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/23258683?dopt=Abstract

Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - August 1, 2012 Category: Nursing Authors: Ribeiro CC, Lamas JL Tags: Rev Bras Enferm Source Type: research