Device used to measure blood pressure using a stethoscope and an inflatable cuff. It consists of an aneroid gauge (or a mercury manometer), an inflatable cuff, and a bulb with a valve for inflation and deflation. The cuff is wrapped around the upper arm, and the gauge measures the pressure as the cuff is inflated and then deflated.
Components and Functionality:
Aneroid Gauge: Displays the blood pressure readings in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).Inflatable Cuff: Wrapped around the upper arm to compress the artery.Bulb and Valve: Used to inflate and deflate the cuff, controlling the pressure applied to the artery.Stethoscope: Used to listen for the characteristic sounds (Korotkoff sounds) produced by blood flow as the cuff is deflated, indicating systolic