Optional, for correlating pressure with pulse rate. 3. Procedure

The goal of this lab is to learn the auscultatory method (Korotkoff method) for measuring arterial blood pressure and to compare personal readings with age-appropriate physiological norms. 2. Materials & Equipment

Laboratory Work: Blood Pressure Measurement Human Biology (8th Grade) Topic: Circulatory System 1. Objective

Manual (mechanical) or electronic. Stethoscope: To listen for heart sounds (Korotkoff sounds).