Cuff

A cuff is a medical device that is used to measure blood pressure in patients. This is a small rubber tube with an internal diameter of 3-4 cm, which is placed on the arm. The cuff can be used both at home and in the hospital.

When the cuff is placed on the arm, it compresses the veins and arteries, allowing an accurate blood pressure reading to be obtained. The pressure gauge on the cuff allows you to record pressure values ​​over time. These data can then be compared to normal to determine whether the patient has hypertension or hypotension.

Cuffs are commonly used in medical settings to diagnose and treat hypertension and other heart and vascular diseases. For example, they can be used to monitor the health of patients on bed rest. Cuffs are also used to relieve pain from heart attacks and strokes.

However, the use of blood pressure cuffs has a number of limitations. It can lead to misinterpretation of results if measurements are performed incorrectly. It is important to know how to put the cuff on and off correctly, as well as how to turn it off after measuring your blood pressure. Additionally, cuffs may cause discomfort for some people, especially if they wear thick clothing or have sensitive skin.

Instead of measuring your blood pressure, you can use your finger to measure your blood pressure. Finger sensors connected to a computer or mobile device provide more accurate and up-to-date readings. The sensor is a small plate that is attached to the skin of the finger and then measures blood pressure by estimating the pressure in the blood vessel.