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I am currently a EMT student and i am having a hard time learning how to auscultate a blood pressure. when i am practicing on friends and different people, i can get a blood pressure on some of them.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Watson Dec 21, 2009.
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Michael Watson replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"For some of us, the amplified is the only choice we have. I have a congenital hearing loss that prevents me from using a standard stethoscope. That is why I suggested them. I have no idea whether the person has "perfect" hearing normally…"
Tom Gulch replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"Do not buy a high dollar scope while training. Just keep practicing with the ones they give you. Yes they are not the highest quality, but if you buy one of the amplified ones or a Littman or anything until you can do it well with the lower quality…"
Michael Watson replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"I had the same problem, but mine was due to hearing loss. I bought a stethoscope from DRG which is an amplified scope. I can hear lung sounds and pulses for blood pressures clearer than ever. It is worth a try. Littman has some amplified scopes as…"
Christophe Tinney replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"Everything else that was already said, and you also might check to see if you have any earway obstruction. I'm a very clean person, imagine my horror and surprise when I was having trouble hearing through my scope and I picked a big white chunk…"
Jeremiah Bush replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"First as noted before, practice. Also make sure you are over the artery. Its sounds (no pun intended) simple but just because it looks like you are over the right spot doesn't mean you are. Try reviewing some anatomy and palpating for a pules…"
Ted S replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"As said before, hard rubber ear pieces (look like little black mushrooms are best), and correct allignment. Also lightly tap diaphragm of head of stehoscope to assure that it is alligned correctly (some stoethoscopes have rotating heads). This also…"
Todd D. replied to Jonathan O'Tinger's discussion Blood Pressures"I remember the stethoscopes used in EMS class being terrible in quality. I couldn't believe how much more i could hear when I bought a decent set. Perhaps borrow a good scope and see if that makes a difference. Then, practice. And remember that…"
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I am currently a EMT student and i am having a hard time learning how to auscultate a blood pressure. when i am practicing on friends and different people, i can get a blood pressure on some of them. and the rest of them, i cant hear a single thing. is it something that im doing wrong? please help.
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- My name is Jonathan. I am currently in EMT-B school. i will be done with class and take the national registry at the end of december. i realy enjoy helping people and that is why i chose to go to school to be and EMT. i am planning on going to paramedic school in a year or so. i also love to hunt, go fishing, hang out with friends, and just live life.
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