after locating the brachial pulse and placing the proper sized cuff and pumping it , listen for the first heartbeat and commit that to memory, then listen to the last sound your recording will be even numbers for example: the first sound you hear lands on 122 and the second sound you hear lands on 80 your reading will be 122/ 80 or which reads: 122 over 80.
I would love to take the opportunity to answer this question, The sphygmomanometer and BP meter are the same there is no difference.
The real name for a blood pressure cuff is sphygmomanometer.
sphygmomanometer
The medical term for a blood pressure cuff is a sphygmomanometer.
There is a clear tube where the mercury column is that contains mercury that rises in the tube to read pressure. The rubber tube connected to the reservoir goes to the blood pressure cuff. There is a rubber bulb to fill the cuff and a valve for releasing the air.
Sphygmomanometer.
To check if a sphygmomanometer is working, you can first ensure that it is properly calibrated and inflated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once inflated, make sure that the dial or digital display is functioning correctly, displaying accurate blood pressure readings. If there are any irregularities with the readings or if the device is not functioning properly, it may need to be serviced or replaced.
Sphygmomanometer
A sphygmomanometer is a medical device used to measure blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, a pressure bulb to inflate the cuff, and a pressure gauge to measure blood pressure.
The function of air valve of sphygmomanometer is to decrease or increase the airflow into the cuff. It is necessary for an accurate blood pressure.
The function of air valve of sphygmomanometer is to decrease or increase the airflow into the cuff. It is necessary for an accurate blood pressure.
Sphygmomanometers are used to check a patient's blood pressure. A sphygmomanometer is also simply called a blood pressure cuff.