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12. GLOSSARY
Diastolic
The Diastolic pressure is the bottom (lower) number given in a reading. This number represents
the amount of pressure present in the system between heartbeats.
NIBP
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure. Abbreviation used when a blood pressure reading is taken
externally using a non-invasive procedure.
SpO
2
(%SpO
2
)
Abbreviation used when oxygen saturation level of the blood is measured with a pulse oximeter.
Systolic
The Systolic pressure is the upper (top) number given in a reading. This number represents the
maximum pressure present in the artery.
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