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.
1 Make sure your arm is positioned properly. 2  Always use the same arm when taking your blood pressure. 3  Rest your arm, raised to the level of your heart, on a table, desk or chair arm. 4  You might need to place a pillow or cushion under your arm to elevate it high enough. 5  Place the cuff on bare skin, not over clothing. Sit quietly before and during monitoring. 2  When you're ready to take your blood pressure, sit for five minutes in a comfortable position with your legs and ankles uncrossed and your back supported against a chair. 3  Try to be calm and not think about stressful things. 4  Don't talk while taking your blood pressure.