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A REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ONE IDENTIFIED FUNDAMENTAL CARING SKILL
Introduction
For the purpose of this essay is to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of the application of blood pressure monitoring. ... It requires skill, knowledge and requires an appreciation of the equipment involved. Monitoring blood pressure further requires knowledge of recording methods, which will be given through this essay. ...
A reflective step-by-step account of the clinical procedure carried out and a self-appraisal is included. ...
3) The return of the sharper sounds, which become crisper but never fully regain the intensity of the phase one sounds. ... There are several reasons for this; one being that it reduces human errors. ...
There are however disadvantages to using the aneroid sphygmomanometers one being that faults can only be detected during dynamic testing of equipment Jason, Waugh, Gupta, Rushbrook, Halligan and Shennan (2002)
I asked if it was possible to use the manual sphygmomanometer for the duration of my stay and the ward were more than happy to accommodate my request. ... Skill, care and practice are required.
The introduction of electronic equipment to read blood pressure removes the requirement for skill and practice to a certain degree.
Approximate Word count = 2202
Approximate Pages = 8.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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