SPHYGMOMANOMETER, one-hand manometer, velcro, pediatric
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Manual SPHYGMOMANOMETER
Definition
A device designed to measure blood pressure consisting of an inflatable cuff that fits around a limb (arm or thigh), an inflation bulb for controlling the air pressure within the cuff, an aneroid manometer, and tubing.
The aneroid manometer consists of a metal bellows, which expands as the pressure in the cuff increases, and a mechanical amplifier that transmits this expansion through a lever to an indicator needle, which rotates around a circular, calibrated scale.
Blood pressure measurement is taken in conjunction with a stethoscope.
Synonym
blood pressure gauge
Specifications
Quality standards
Technical specifications
Nylon pouch containing a cuff with inflatable bag connected via a tube to a bulb with manometer.
- CUFF
- made of nylon, non-deformable, washable at 30ºC
- double Velcro fastening enabling the cuff to be tightly fitted around the arm
- reinforced at both ends, very strong
- EMEQSPHY1A-: 57 x 14.5 cm
- EMEQSPHY1P-: 53 x 10.5 cm
- INFLATABLE BAG
- made of rubber
- with flexible tube, 60 cm long, allowing quick and reliable connection (fits any type of inflation bulb)
- autoclavable
- EMEQSPHY1A-: 22 x 10 cm
- EMEQSPHY1P-: 22 x 8.5 cm
- MANOMETER WITH BULB
- glass and metal aneroid pressure gauge with needle
- graduations from 0 to 300 mmHg
- rubber inflation bulb
- pressure release valve
Instructions for use
Wash the cuff and the bag separately after detaching the manometer with bulb.
Deflate the bag completely after use by releasing the valve. Never press on the bag to deflate it more quickly since this can damage the valve.
A defective blood pressure gauge cannot be repaired and should be replaced.