2006-10-27 01:47:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Usually the left arm is used just for the sake of consistency, but either arm can be used. There may be a slight difference in reading but nothing significant. Sometimes the patient may have a condition where a specific arm needs to be used.
2006-10-27 01:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you go to give blood the nurse sets you up on th cot of your choice. And when you go test your blood pressure in one of those machines at the grocery store or pharmacy they have the cuff on the left (for your left arm). I've been given blood pressure tests on either arm. Which is correct or which registers the best I don't know. I would think the best register of blood pressure would be the arm that's closest to your heart as with a blood testing unit you use in your home if you use your left arm you'd be able to hear the heart beat louder.
2006-10-27 01:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, going through medical courses, there is no standard on which are you have to take the pressure on. The dials on a cuff is turnable so you can put it on either the left or right arm.
2006-10-27 06:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Griff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd imagine it could be the left. stumbled on J9's answer very interesting; not in any respect heard that. If it really is authentic; would want to charm to close. i have continually had it taken on the left; that is the part your heart is on, and, in chinese language drugs, the left hand little finger outcomes contained in the meridian of the heart--throughout the time of a heart attack that is suggested to rub down that finger (if accessible.) in basic terms study your information section: the version is due i believe to the actual shown actuality that you make the most of one arm more effective than the different; is also the part the heart is on, do not comprehend. 2 techniques to confirm: Dial A Nurse, and Your clinical specialist. Do locate out; so that you'll maximum precise examining. 100 and fifteen--were you in basic terms workout ?? That sounds type of extreme; suitable time to do--also, locate out. And, all the pharmacy machines, or maximum, make you sit down so it is your left arm. in spite of the indisputable fact that, if you're taking it your self, it would want to count number even if you're left-surpassed or not; so communicate w/your clinical specialist on what's going to artwork best for you. Even this kind of measuring gadget you make the most of.
2016-12-05 07:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any of the two can be used but left is prefered.........best option is to check in both arms to compare the blood pressure
2006-10-27 09:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the right, because it is my dominant hand, though if read, a blood pressure similiar, if not exactly the same, would result with a reading that would have been taken from my left hand.
2006-10-27 01:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Left arm because of the heart.
2006-10-27 01:54:06 · answer #7 · answered by SUE N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either or both if you wish to compare BP in the two arms for a possible aneurysm of ascending aorta.
2006-10-27 02:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
left, because the palpitation of the heart is stronger towards the the left arm, hence it will give you the higher reading
2006-10-27 01:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by sheikaella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any arm you like but left is preferrable because you can feel the heartbeat even more clearly...its really upto you
2006-10-27 01:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by musiclover2008 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋