Code Number: 11A10.34

Demo Title: Blood Pressure - Sphygmomanometer

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Physiology

Area of Study: Physiology, Biology

Equipment:

Sphygmomanometer

Procedure:

Place the pressure cuff around the upper arm. Pressurize the cuff and then listen to the blood flow as you release the pressure. You should be able to hear the Systolic and Diastolic pressures of the subject.

References:

M. McHugh and V. McCauley, "Getting Hooked on Physics!", TPT, Vol. 54, #9, Dec. 2016, p. 548.
Nancy Donaldson, "Increasing Your Body of Physics Knowledge", TPT, Vol. 54, #1, Jan. 2016, p. 58.
Mark Milanick, "Units, Jargon, g-forces, and Squirting Blood", TPT, Vol. 50, #7, Oct. 2012, p. 410.
Julius Sumner Miller, Q42 & A42, Millergrams I – Some Enchanting Questions for Enquiring Minds, p. 34 & 91.

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11A10.34 - Blood Pressure - Sphygmomanometer

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