techniques are with the taking of BP when I go into the office. I track my own BP regularly & my least favorite are the electronic cuffs in the office. My own electronic cuff is fine but to have them push the electric cuff 3 separate times…”to get the average” is a new one on this old nurse. It se…
techniques are with the taking of BP when I go into the office. I track my own BP regularly & my least favorite are the electronic cuffs in the office. My own electronic cuff is fine but to have them push the electric cuff 3 separate times…”to get the average” is a new one on this old nurse. It seems arbitrary & by the 3rd time it hurts & I’m kinda pissed. I also had one tell me that he never learned how to take a BP without a machine. Again, without being rude or condescending, I try to point out when they put the cuff on wrong, or it’s too small or large, which is almost every time. Last year I was told not to worry about the consistent 140/90’s that I was getting, this year the new PCP
wants to put me on a 3rd BP med, without looking at my home log. it is exhausting trying to work with a new doctor, as I’ve had 5 PCPs in 3 years who have each to had their opinions..:such
as ,” you know, you’re in my office so of course your BP is going to be higher” after being rushed back & getting the 3 BP in 5 minutes average technique. I’m trying to advocate & save my kidneys as a nurse patient. If I have a migraine “, BP will be high. Thank you for this! I find it so difficult to advocate for myself without feeling labeled as troublesome…we don’t want to be that as 68 year olds who need a doc to prescribe our 3 medications! Otherwise I swear I’d just skip the whole pcp bag all together in this day & age!
Really common problems here! I recall a few studies showing that BP's were highest in doctors' offices, as we are all under the microscope in that moment, techniques are often rushed or less than optimal for logistical reasons, and many people are never taught how to properly check a BP. I'm glad you monitor at home and I would certainly give those numbers more credence than what we get in the office (assuming we've checked your BP monitor against our own "expertise" and validated equipment). I am fortunate to work with a medical assistant who does things properly. Hate to admit this, but it is hard to find a good home base these days...
I am always amazed at how varied the MA’s
techniques are with the taking of BP when I go into the office. I track my own BP regularly & my least favorite are the electronic cuffs in the office. My own electronic cuff is fine but to have them push the electric cuff 3 separate times…”to get the average” is a new one on this old nurse. It seems arbitrary & by the 3rd time it hurts & I’m kinda pissed. I also had one tell me that he never learned how to take a BP without a machine. Again, without being rude or condescending, I try to point out when they put the cuff on wrong, or it’s too small or large, which is almost every time. Last year I was told not to worry about the consistent 140/90’s that I was getting, this year the new PCP
wants to put me on a 3rd BP med, without looking at my home log. it is exhausting trying to work with a new doctor, as I’ve had 5 PCPs in 3 years who have each to had their opinions..:such
as ,” you know, you’re in my office so of course your BP is going to be higher” after being rushed back & getting the 3 BP in 5 minutes average technique. I’m trying to advocate & save my kidneys as a nurse patient. If I have a migraine “, BP will be high. Thank you for this! I find it so difficult to advocate for myself without feeling labeled as troublesome…we don’t want to be that as 68 year olds who need a doc to prescribe our 3 medications! Otherwise I swear I’d just skip the whole pcp bag all together in this day & age!
Really common problems here! I recall a few studies showing that BP's were highest in doctors' offices, as we are all under the microscope in that moment, techniques are often rushed or less than optimal for logistical reasons, and many people are never taught how to properly check a BP. I'm glad you monitor at home and I would certainly give those numbers more credence than what we get in the office (assuming we've checked your BP monitor against our own "expertise" and validated equipment). I am fortunate to work with a medical assistant who does things properly. Hate to admit this, but it is hard to find a good home base these days...