Korotkoff Sounds Definition
Korotkoff sounds are blood flow sounds that healthcare providers observe while taking blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer over the brachial artery in the antecubital fossa. These sounds appear and disappear as the blood pressure cuff is inflated and deflated.
Blood Pressure and Korotkoff Sounds Audio
Our Korotkoff Sounds simulator allows you to practice taking blood pressure manually. In each case study, you will be able to practice measuring blood pressure by these steps:
1) Inflate the cuff by pressing the 'Inflate Cuff' button several times
2) Deflate the cuff by selecting one of the 'Open Valve' settings
3) Close the valve
4) Read the blood pressure values while listening for Korotkoff Sounds
5) Switch between dial and mercury sphygmomanometers
* The blood pressure cuff simulator requires an up-to-date web browser. *