> are the studies always really done with far more accurate blood pressure readings, where the patient sits still for 5 min beforehand, keeps their legs uncrossed, is totally free of stress and anxiety, didn't exercise beforehand, etc.?
In situations where blood pressure really matters, we aren't playing around with the cuff and hand positioning. The patient gets an art line.
In situations where blood pressure really matters, we aren't playing around with the cuff and hand positioning. The patient gets an art line.