Manual Blood Pressure Cuff - Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with Case - BP Kit Monitor for Adults, Nurses - One Hand, One Tube Upper Arm Cuff Machine - ...

My husband is a firefighter and has been having strange episodes of high blood pressure, particularly at night. He doesnt trust the digital automatic blood pressure machines so he insisted we buy this one when his doctor instructed him to start logging his blood pressure consistently. It works well, as intended. He even taught me how to take blood pressures with it.

The product was delivered faster than anticipated and is very easy to use!

This is great. The velcro is really tough, in a good way. It fits perfectly on most body shapes. I practice on my man and self, and havent had any issues with sizing being as though hes a hundred lbs heavier than me. Everything feels so durable about this product - no leaks, the dial reads well, everythings good. Definitely a good buy and inexpensive.

In my opinion, this BP cuff is not suitable for medical use, or even use as a toy. The valve releases air on its own and cannot be stopped. Although the air release is very slow and a reading can be obtained, it is NOT accurate. As a medical professional, there are countless times and and countless reasons when I must isolate and 'freeze' a systolic or diastolic pressure for diagnostic purposes. With this cuff that medical task is impossible. I called the company and gave them my professional opinion. The representative became combative and said "that's the way we make them." I'd also point out that the alleged "calibration" feature on this cuff is nothing more than a small wrench (included) to twist the gauge needle BACK to zero, but that is certainly not how a professional calibration of a BP cuff is performed and maintained. In addition, the numbers on the gauge are white on a black background, but the numbers between 80 to 120 mmHg cannot be seen because they are dark blue on the same black background. Simply stated, find another cuff. I do not trust this one, and it's going back - immediately.

As an R.N. with over 50 years of experience, This BP cuff and sphygmomanometer as very easy to use and accurate. Don't forget to be comfortably seated and quiet for 5 minutes before starting. Have your feet flat on the floor and your arm elevated on a pillow at your heart height. Place the cuff properly your arm and relax. Vive health sells excellent products at decent prices.