Pressure measurements are typically described as either static or dynamic. Static pressure occurs where no motion is involved, such as air pressure inside a tire or balloon. When the motion of a fluid ...

Intracranial hypertension—elevated pressure within the skull—poses life-threatening risks, including strokes, hemorrhages, ...

Whether taking a single NIBP or repeated NIBP measurements, keep in mind that devices that exert pressure on tissue have been associated with purpura, skin avulsion, compartmental syndrome ...

Dr Sudhir Kumar, a leading medical professional, shared step-by-step instructions on how to measure blood pressure at home ...

A new study highlights the importance of proper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement to avoid inaccurate ...

Toriccelli also went on to develop the mercury barometer, an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. A barometer also monitors variations in atmospheric pressure. As air becomes thinner ...

This chapter begins by looking at the measurement of total pressure in vacuum systems. The procedures and methods for pressure measurement throughout the vacuum range (1 bar to 10 -13 mbar) are ...

A recent study has found that the widely used method for measuring blood pressure, known as the “cuff method,” may often ...

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more ...

A fortnight ago, I was driving along the 6th Avenue in Gwarinpa, Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when suddenly I ...

51 absolute pressure sensors installed on upper and lower surface of two rotor blades allow the measurement of high-frequency leading edge pressure distributions from 40 – 97 % radius for BVI ...

For at least five years, Apple has been researching how it can measure the health of an Apple Watch wearer non-invasively and ...