Apheration Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 I searched around trying to find an answer but couldn't so sorry if this has been answered before: When taking a BP, I notice the needle jerking w/ the heartbeat, before I start hearing the heartbeat itself. So am I suppose to measure the systolic when the needle starts jerking or when I first hear the faintest beat?
RaceMedic Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 When you hear the heart beat.... simple enough Race
Ace844 Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 "Apheration," Do a search here and on Google for Korsakoff's sounds....That will supply you with what your looking for. Hope this helps, ACE844
AZCEP Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 Ace, I think you meant Korotkoff sounds. Korsakoff is a whole different situation.
Dustdevil Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 LMAO! Korsakoff sounds are frequently heard in nursing homes. They are not easily confused with Korotkoff's sounds, but I suppose a rookie could make that mistake. Especially if you're a rookie using one of them $150 dollar Littmann Cardiology III stethoscopes.
alexeden Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 although you can sometimes see the needle jerking at the same time, you need to go by when you hear the first beat. pay no attention to the needle moving, it can throw you off!!
jenniemt Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 LMAO! Korsakoff sounds are frequently heard in nursing homes. They are not easily confused with Korotkoff's sounds, but I suppose a rookie could make that mistake. Especially if you're a rookie using one of them $150 dollar Littmann Cardiology III stethoscopes. Dude. I resemble that remark!!! It matches my TX EMS license plates! *goes back to wacker-land*
Ridryder 911 Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 Okay.. pass the Thiamine around.. oh, heck hang a "bannana pack" for me... :wink: R/R 911
Ace844 Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 Ace, I think you meant Korotkoff sounds. Korsakoff is a whole different situation. LMAO! Korsakoff sounds are frequently heard in nursing homes. They are not easily confused with Korotkoff's sounds, but I suppose a rookie could make that mistake. Especially if you're a rookie using one of them $150 dollar Littmann Cardiology III stethoscopes. Korotkoff, korsakof, cricomywhat.... :wink: :shock: depending on the day and my mental status i may be hearing all sorts of things!! :shock: :wink: 8) JK... ACE
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