Handbook of Blood Pressure Measurement

Part One: The Direct Measurement of Blood Pressure. Introduction. Systolic Mean and Diastolic Pressures. Wedge Pressure. Variations in Blood Pressure. Hydrostatic Head. Frequency Content of a Blood-Pressure Waveform. Types of Transducers. Dynamic Response of Blood-Pressure Transducers. Sinusoidal Response. Transient Response. Dynamic Response Testing. Part Two: The Indirect Measurement of Blood Pressure. Introduction. The Cuff. The Palpatory Method. The Flush Method. The Auscultatory Method. Technique. Auscultatory Mean Pressure. Genesis of the Korotkoff Sounds. Frequency Spectrum of the Korotkoff Sounds. Characteristics of the Auscultatory Method. Oscillometric Method. The Ultrasound Method. Continuous Noninvasive Measurement of Blood Pressure. Practical Applications. Vascular Unloading Method. Surrogate Arm. Part Three: History. Introduction. Early Observations. Direct Recorders. Optical Manometers. Electrical Manometers. Indirect Pressure. The Concept of Counterpressure. Auscultatory Method. Index.