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The Cuff
The cuff is a fabric band that wraps around your arm. It has a metal D-ring on one end
and hook and loop fasteners to allow easy one hand size adjustment. Inside the cuff is
an air tight rubber bladder. This bladder receives the air that creates the constricting
force on the arm necessary for blood pressure measurement. The tube of the bladder
connects directly to the pressure gauge. The stethoscope chest piece is attached
directly to the cuff to help insure that blood pressure sound will be heard clearly and
accurately.
The Gauge And Inflation Bulb
The gauge you have purchased is an aneroid device
which utilizes a mechanical system to measure
pressure. It features a circular dial face which measures
from 0 to 300 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). mmHg is
the standard unit of measurement for blood pressure.
The gauge is a durable product, but should be handled
carefully and not dropped.
The inflation bulb is used to pressurize the cuff. This is
done by squeezing the bulb quickly and repeatedly until
the desired level of pressure is desired.
Above the inflation bulb is a trigger release valve which
allows you to deflate air from the cuff at a slow and
even rate. The trigger is utilized in the "out" or "pump"
position when inflating the cuff. When the measurement
is complete, the trigger can be locked down into the
"dump" position for complete deflation of the cuff.
Out (pump)
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Side View
In (dump)
Manometer
Section
Zero Range
Bulb
Cuff Hose
Connector
Air
Release
Valve
Bulb
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