2006-07-24 10:10:57 · 9 answers · asked by Ravi 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A sphygmomanometer or blood pressure meter is a device used to measure blood pressure, comprising an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a manometer to measure the pressure. It is always used in conjunction with a means to determine at what pressure blood flow is just starting, and at what pressure it is unimpeded.
The word comes from the Greek sphygmus (pulse), plus the scientific term manometer (pressure meter). The device was invented by Samuel Siegfried Karl Ritter von Basch. Scipione Riva-Rocci, an Italian physician, introduced a more easily used version in 1896. Harvey Cushing discovered this device in 1901 and popularized it.
A sphygmomanometer usually consists of an inflatable cuff, a measuring unit (the manometer), a tube to connect the two, and (in models that don't inflate automatically) an inflation bulb also connected by a tube to the cuff. The inflation bulb contains a one-way valve to prevent inadvertent leak of pressure while there is an adjustable screw valve for the operator to allow the pressure in the system to drop in a controlled manner.
2006-07-24 10:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
IN ORDER to get a SYSTOLIC & DISYSTOLIC reading to measure a person Blood pressure. the "CUFF" is placed around upper arm ( usually although i've taken measurements @ someones Leg also ) while listening for Pulse ( heart beat ) with a Stethescope you can watch the meter @ the "cuff"-
there are Digital / automated ones that do not require the stethoscope
2006-07-24 17:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Shuffleking Jr. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sphyngomanometer measures blood pressure.
2006-07-24 17:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It measures blood pressure
2006-07-24 17:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Brian J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a blood pressure gage. the thing that attaches to the cuff with the numbers on it.
2006-07-24 17:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by RIVER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thants a fancy way to say blood pressure taker.
2006-07-24 17:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
blood pressure measuring device
2006-07-24 17:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by cuckoo meister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to take your blood pressure.
2006-07-24 17:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by Collin R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...try saying that twice....To take Blood Pressure
2006-07-24 17:13:23 · answer #9 · answered by MindinChaos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋