How to measure blood pressure

BHS DVD on Blood Pressure Measurement Educational video and supporting materials suitable for use by healthcare professionals and patients Video Contents: Validated Machines Children Home Measurement Manual Methods Healthcare Professionals 24 hour monitoring Cuff Size Pregnancy Supporting Materials include: Auscultatory tutorials and answer sheet Latest hypertension management guidelines BHS Posters on BP measurement with mercury and electronic monitors BHS Factfile on Blood Pressure Measurement BPA Guide to measuring blood pressure at home and table to record readings NHLBI BP levels for children ABC of Hypertension Ambulatory BP monitoring AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE NOW - £5.99 per copy + p&p To download order form click here or ring +44 (0)20 89798300 NEW! FOR MEDICAL SCHOOLS etc. The BHS is now able to grant a licence to upload the DVD onto your own website for a one-off fee. For details contact Jackie Howarth on 07717 467973

Poster: Measuring blood pressure using a digital monitor
Poster: Measuring blood pressure using a mercury blood pressure device

Interactive Resources:
Blood pressure measurement (formerly available on CD-ROM)

Nurse distance learning course: "Let's do it well" 

European Society of Hypertension recommendations for conventional, ambulatory and home blood pressure measurement
E O'Brien, R Asmar, L Beilin, Y Imai, JM Mallion, G Mancia, T Mengden, M Myers, P Padfield, P Palatini, G Parati, T Pickering, J Redon, J Staessen, G Stergiou & P Verdecchia. Journal of Hypertension 2003, Vol 21, 5: 821-848