Which of the following statement regarding measurement of BP with sphygmomanometer versus intra aerial pressure measurements is true?
The measurement of aerial pressure using a sphygmomanometer bag with a standard arm cuff is subject to inaccuracy leading to falsely high aerial pressure readings. Using sphygmomanometer blood flow is detected. The accuracy of blood pressure measurement is affected by the cuff size. Inadequate cuff size result in falsely elevated blood pressure reading. A large cuff size result in falsely low reading. Ref: Medicine for Anaesthetists By Michael Douglas Vickers, Ian Power, Ppage 285; Critical Care Study Guide: Text and Review By Gerard J. Criner, Page 157.
It is less than intravascular pressure
It is more than intravascular pressure
It is equal to intravascular pressure
It depends upon blood flow