Conversations with Keith and Courtney: Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
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In this week’s episode, Keith and Courtney discuss the equipment, technique and limitations of non-invasive blood pressure measurements (NIBP). Is the fluffy coat of a patient going to be like going to the doctor for your own blood pressure reading whilst wearing a puffer jacket? Yes! Is the reported number of an oscillometric machine gospel, or should we be looking at the trend? They hope to get your blood pumping with excitement when they discuss myths and controversies with NIBP machines. And hear about how Keith kills time in the airport...
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