Living Physics Portal: Blood Pressure Measurement

Abstract: Section 2 of the Physics of the Cardiovascular System investigates blood pressure measurement and static pressure. Students will: 1) incorporate fluid physics principles of hydrostatic and dynamic pressures to actively investigate blood pressure measurement.; 2) investigate variations of blood pressure measurements due to changes in body position, the location of measurement on the body, and changes in cardiac ouput.

Resource Types: In-class activity, Lecture materials, Lab, Demonstration, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading

Authors:

Nancy Donaldson

Rockhurst University

Charles Gosselin

Rockhurst University

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Physics Topics:

Fluid Mechanics > Dynamics of Fluids > Flow Rate

Fluid Mechanics > Statics of Fluids > Static Pressure

Life Sciences Topics:

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Structure/Function Relationships > Elasticity

Human and Animal Physiology > Cardiovascular System > Cardiovascular Disorders, Healthy Cardiovascular Function

Math Topics:

Algebra

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Physics of the Cardiovascular System - Five Section Module > Blood Pressure Measurement - Section 2 of 5

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