As a reminder, all of DCFS child care facility licensing functions transferred to the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) on October 1, 2014.This is in conjunction with Act 868 of the 2014 Legislative session. Questions regarding actions after October 1, 2014, should be directed to LDE.s a reminder, all of DCFS child care facility licensing functions transferred to the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) on October 1, 2014.
Measuring Brachial Pressure. 1  1. Ask the patient to lie down in a face-up position. 2  2. Locate the brachial artery. 3  3. Wrap the blood pressure cuff around the patientâs left arm.  4. Inflate the cuff to find the systolic blood pressure of the 1  arm. 5. Deflate the cuff.
Tell the patient that the blood pressure readings will take a few minutes and they will feel the cuff tighten and then deflate. Gather the equipment and make sure they are in working order. Position the arm. Place their arm on a table or desk to take the blood pressure. Place cuff above the elbow.Make sure the cuff is one inch above the elbow and fit the arm tightly and snugly. You should be able to put one finger under the cuff for tightness. Place the stethoscope earpieces into your ears.ypertension is when you have high blood pressure. The readings would indicate 140/90 or more. High blood pressure is very serious as you could have a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems. Hypotension is low blood pressure. When you begin to go too far below 120/80, which is normal, it is considered hypotension.