Question

Which of the following devices/ methods do not use a cuff?

(a) Rheographic Method

(b) Automatic Blood Pressure Measuring using Korotkoff method

(c) Oscillometric Measurement Method

(d) Continuous Slow Flow Flushing Method

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Question is from Measuring Blood Pressure & Pulse Oximetry in chapter Diagnostic Investigation in Neurology and Cardiology of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Continuous Slow Flow Flushing Method

Easiest explanation: Continuous Slow Flow Flushing Method is used to measure the Central Venous Pressure (CVP)  and is an invasive or a direct method to measure blood pressure. CVP reflects the pressure of the right atrium. A needle is inserted in the arm to monitor and record the blood pressure.