Fidelis Healthcare Regular Sphygmomanometer Bp Monitor BP Machine Bp Monitor  (Grey)

A BP instrument, also known as a blood pressure instrument or blood pressure monitor, is a medical device used to measure a patient's blood pressure. There are two main types of BP instruments: manual and automatic. Manual BP instruments typically consist of a cuff that is placed around the patient's upper arm, a pump used to inflate the cuff, a gauge to measure the pressure, and a stethoscope to listen to the patient's pulse. The healthcare provider inflates the cuff and listens to the patient's pulse through the stethoscope while slowly releasing the pressure in the cuff. The reading on the gauge when the first pulse is heard represents the systolic pressure, and the reading when the last pulse is heard represents the diastolic pressure. Automatic BP instruments, on the other hand, use an electronic sensor to measure the patient's blood pressure. The cuff is placed around the patient's upper arm, and the instrument automatically inflates and deflates the cuff while measuring the pressure. The readings are displayed digitally on the instrument's screen. Both manual and automatic BP instruments are important tools in diagnosing and monitoring hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. It is important to use an accurate and reliable BP instrument and to follow proper technique to obtain an accurate reading.