Question

Give three sources of error in the indirect method of determining systemic arterial blood pressure.

Answer 1

The three sources of errors in the indirect measurement of blood pressure: 1. Observe bias. 2.Faulty equipment. 3.Failure to standardize the techniques of measurement. Most common error in BP measurement is incorrect limb position.When using a cuff, the arm (or leg) where the cuff is applied must be at mid-heart level.