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The real name for a blood pressure cuff is sphygmomanometer.

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What is the real name for a blood pressure monitor?

A sphygmomanometer.


Which measurement is a reading from a sphygmomanometer?

A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure. A more common name for this device is a blood pressure meter.


What is the difference between a sphygmomanometer and a blood pressure monitor?

I would love to take the opportunity to answer this question, The sphygmomanometer and BP meter are the same there is no difference.


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How do you pronounce the technical name for a blood pressure cuff?

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.


What is the other name of blood pressure?

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What is the name of a manul bp machine?

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