Uses of Sphygmomanometer

Cardiology , hypertension , notes , practical notes

Sphygmomanometer is used for the following

To measure the BP
To measure the difference in BP in limbs in occlusive arterial diseases
To demonstrate postural hypotension
To demonstrate Hill's sign in AR
To demonstrate pulsus alternans
To demonstrate pulsus paradoxus
To determine IVY method of bleeding time
To look for Hess' test
To elicit latent tetany - Trousseau's sign