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Even durable and first-class elements of technical devices fail. And the tonometer cuff is no exception. The nylon fabric of which the product is made wears out quickly from the constant narrowing and expansion of the material during use.
Even durable and first-class elements of technical devices fail. And the tonometer cuff is no exception. The nylon fabric of which the product is made wears out quickly from the constant narrowing and expansion of the material during use.
The sleeve for the tonometer is an important accessory for determining blood pressure: it is fixed on the elbow bend, then with the help of a pear or an automatic compressor, air is pumped into the pneumatic chamber through the connecting tube and exerts pressure on the arteries. The deterioration of the functionality of the product is the reason for the distortion of the measurement results.
When selecting cuffs for tonometers the dimensional parameters of the model should be taken into account.
How to choose
Children's cuffs they are small in girth, their size varies from 15 to 22 cm. You cannot use cuffs for an adult when measuring a child's blood pressure: the results will not be accurate, since the standard size product is too wide for a child's hand.
Large products (with a girth of 34–42 cm) relevant for people with excess body weight, a standard variant (22–36 cm) is a mandatory part that comes with almost all modern tonometers.
The Ridni Diagnostics brand has introduced a high-quality sleeve model of a standard size (volume 22-32 cm) for an automatic electronic tonometer.
Features of the device:
- error-free determination of blood pressure and pulse;
- hypersensitivity (the device can measure blood pressure even through a shirt sleeve);
- fast and reliable fastening;
- ease of removal (removed with one hand movement);
- increased wear resistance.
The accuracy of the pressure and pulse measurement results depends on the velcro: it is impossible to detect hypertension with a poor-quality velcro design, since the fastener can peel off when the sleeve is heavily filled with air. When the cuff is not in use, the velcro should be kept closed to preserve the shape and quality of the velcro.
Remember: the brand of the cuff and the tonometer must match to obtain the most correct blood pressure readings. If you use a Microlife tonometer, you should buy a sleeve from the same company.
It is impossible to diagnose hypertension, hypotension, arrhythmia and other problems related to cardiac activity if the pressure is measured incorrectly and the results are distorted. Thus, it is important to maintain the performance of the cuff of your tonometer, monitor its condition and replace it in a timely manner.
In the catalog of the online store Medtechnika you will find certified models of cuff designs of well-known foreign and domestic manufacturers. An online consultant will help you choose the necessary type of sleeve for the tonometer, as well as determine its size and brand.
