Like all other examinations, the examination of the abdomen begins with the history of the patient. A patient of abdominal disorder may present with numerous symptoms which must be asked whilst taking the history and noted on examination. History The history begins by asking the patient about the main complaints. Then we move on to […]
Procedures
Sphygmomanometer and Blood Pressure Measurement
A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used for blood pressure measurement. A sphygmomanometer is also known as a blood pressure meter, blood pressure monitor, or blood pressure gauge. The device consists of an inflatable cuff, a measuring unit and a mechanism for inflation which may be a manually operated electrically operated. Measuring of blood pressure is important in diagnosing Hypertension, Hypotension, Pulsus paradoxus, pulsus […]