[LanaBanana]

Are pricier bp cuffs actually any better than the cheap ones? Any suggestions for what to look for?

[mjwhitley1313]

HI, I am a senior nursing student and have never used my own B/P cuff. The hospitals always had them and some hospitals even had them in the pt room. If you still need one (if your a HH nurse) then I'm not really sure which cuffs are better........hope this helps

[student_girl]

I have one that my grandma bought me so I could practice when learning vitals, it was an AMG cuff. But I don't know if they sell those in the us.

[mjwhitley1313]

If you are only using it to practice I'm sure its fine. My first year of school I bought a stethoscope/B/P set and it was pretty cheap and it works great. However, If you were using it everyday and needed it for practice I would invest in good equitment. Also if you are unsure ask around, your nursing faculty and workers at a nursing supply/uniform store are great places to start. Hope it helps, let me know if I can help you more.

[LanaBanana]

Thanks. It is just for school because I know that most hospitals/offices have their own. I'm going to watch for a cheap one on eBay. I have an Adscope Light stethoscope and hopefully it will be good enough for me for now.

[Fun2Care]

Do you like your Adscope?

Have you taken a BP yet with it?


Good luck!

[Woogy]

I prefer to have one without the stethoscope attached. Otherwise, it is bullky, plus I love my steth and want to use it instead of the cheapie that comes attached with some of the cuffs.

Lisa

[luv2shopp85]

I have one that I bought off of ebay to practice with. I only used it a few times and it was really helpful. I no longer need it though because I finally learned how to take blood pressures so I don't need the practice. If you're interested... I'd be willing to sell you mind. Just let me know.. PM me

[mjwhitley1313]

Originally Posted by Woogy

I prefer to have one without the stethoscope attached. Otherwise, it is bullky, plus I love my steth and want to use it instead of the cheapie that comes attached with some of the cuffs.

Lisa

I have never seen the ones that are attached. The one I was talking about was just a set to buy together, but 2 different things

[LanaBanana]

Originally Posted by Fun2Care

Do you like your Adscope?

Have you taken a BP yet with it?


Good luck!

The adscope stethoscope seems to be ok. I used it for my CNA training and was able to do pretty good on bp's. I know it's just a matter of listening close no matter what steth you have.