A think piece by Dr. Crasta, Dean of Basic Sciences and Student Affairs
Accurate blood pressure measurement is an important clinical skill that every medical student needs to learn. The SJSM MD2 students practiced these skills under the supervision of faculty in a novel method. The resting BP values obtained in a laboratory set up was compared to those values obtained after a heavy exercise for half an hour in an open field near Arnos Vale, SVT.
The students got ample opportunity to practice and perfect these skills while understanding the common errors that creep in while doing so. The BP values obtained from electronic and manual methods were compared and the effects of posture on BP values were evaluated.
