How to measure blood pressureWritten by Jinky C. Mesias
Continued from page 1 2.There is another tube that leads from cuff to a reservoir of mercury located at bottom of a vertical glass column. The pressure placed in cuff is shown in mercury column. The mercury is used to show measurement of blood pressure that is why it is kept within a sealed system. 3.Air is then pumped into cuff thus increasing pressure and then you will feel cuffs tightening around your upper arm. 4.The doctor will then put his stethoscope on your arm and then listens to your pulse while slowly releasing air from cuff. 5.The systolic pressure is measured by your doctor when he hears first pulse; this sound of your pulse will slowly fade and then disappears. 6.On other hand, diastolic is measured starting from moment your doctor is unable to hear sound of your pulse. 7.All these are measured in terms of millimeters of mercury or mmHg.In addition, there are still some other ways of measuring blood pressure and this is by means of an automatic blood pressure gauge which can be conveniently used at home. These electronic blood pressure measuring devices are slowly replacing usual mercury blood pressure measuring tool since mercury was found to have hazardous effect in nature. Aside from that, these electronic blood pressure measuring devices are also effective as well as efficient in giving accurate blood pressure measurements and above all, it eliminates errors in blood pressure measurement committed by humans.

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Familial relationship matters a lot so, stress early on that parents should not be called to settle minor sibling disputes and misunderstandings. This could be done through meetings or during after dinner. Practice emergency procedures especially calling to 911. Never assumed that kids know what to say incase of emergency so once in a while rehearse some lines that he should say whenever situation calls and discuss it well. Try to avoid giving too much responsibility on your child and listen carefully when he wants to share his concerns. Be sure to discuss each day’s schedule including all transportation plans so that parent’s won’t worry if “safe home” message is not received when expected. Another thing, If you have a change of plans, or if you are not going to return home when you said you would, call and reassure your children. They tend to worry when things don’t go according to plan, and a lack of information can cause them to panic. Consider that no matter how mature your child acts, he or she is still a child. Children invariably make mistakes; they don’t always react in a situation as you wish they would. And, even if they start off well without adult supervision, they can get “spooked” and develop real fears about being all alone at home. Encourage, support and reinforce your kids well and treat their mistakes as a learning tool towards achieving upright one. Proper care and guidance makes it all for young ones to be confident and self-reliant.

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