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How do you pronounce the technical name for a blood pressure cuff?
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∙ 12y ago
sfig-moh-mə-nom-i-tər
A sphygmomanometer or blood pressure meter is a device used to measure blood pressure, composed of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and mechanical 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. They are also used in conjunction with a stethoscope to ensure accuracy.
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What is the Medical term meaning blood pressure cuff?
The medical term for a blood pressure cuff is a sphygmomanometer.
What is a sphygmomsnometer?
A device to check your blood pressure manually. (Blood pressure cuff)
Starting with t what is the medical term for a blood pressure cuff?
A blood pressure cuff is a sphygmomanometer. Better check the crossing word in the puzzle :)
How do you Explain the underlying cause of the Korotkoff Sounds that you detected with the Cardio Microphone as the cuff pressure was decreased?
When the blood pressure cuff is inflated, the blood flow is stopped. Slowly the cuff is decreased. When the technician starts to hear the blood flow, these are called Korotkoff Sounds. This pressure point defines the systolic pressure.
Why can you not hear a sound when the pressure of the cuff is below the diastolic blood pressure?
The pressure in the cuff drops further, the sounds change in quality, then become muted, then disappear altogether. As the pressure in the cuff drops below the diastolic blood pressure, the cuff no longer provides any restriction to blood flow allowing the blood flow to become smooth again with no turbulence and thus produce no further audible sound.
What is the name of the device to monitor your blood pressure?
The real name for a blood pressure cuff is sphygmomanometer.
How is blood circulation measured?
systolic/diastolic measured by blood pressure cuff
What exactly is a blood pressure and how does it work?
At an exam with your doctor, they will put a cuff on your arm and inflate it just enough to feel the pressure, then the cuff is let go to deflate. The time it takes for your body to deflate that cuff counts as your blood pressure, counted by the doctor or nurse you will see.
What if an automatic blood pressure cuff will not register your blood pressure?
If an automatic blood pressure cuff will not register your blood pressure, it is probably broken. If you don't think that is the reason. you should consult your physician and ask he/she to take it for you. If it still does not show up, then you may want to discuss with the doctor why it does not show.
What is the term for blood pressure monitor part that expands?
the cuff
What is a pressure needle in checking blood pressure?
There is the blood pressure cuff which wraps around the arm and the pressure guage I believe is called a "sphygmomanometer"
What is a sphygmomanometer used for?
It is used to measure blood pressure - it's the inflatable blood pressure cuff you see at the doctors.
