BP Cuff

[pmabraham]

Good day:

While we can use the BP cuff in the skills lab (when it is open), it is recommended that students purchase their own so they can practice like crazy (good idea). What would you recommend for a reliable, but economic BP cuff (make, model, etc.)?

Thank you.

[coughdrop.2.go, BSN, RN]

I say get one! I brought one in nursing school and I used it to practice on all my friends and family. I didn't take it to clinicals or class, but kept it at home after our Health Assessment course. I would also practice on people around me if I was feeling particularly stressed while studying. It was a nice break and a great way to re-focus as I concentrated on hearing. Even in my job now, we have automatic BP machines, but I prefer to use manual. If you want one go for it! My school's bookstore had a nice BP cuff that wasn't too expensive. Probably less than $30. Good luck!

Edit: I just checked my BP cuff and this is the brand I brought in Nursing School. Although, I have a more expensive one I use for work.

http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Basic-Aneroid-Sphygmomanometer/dp/B000UKNBI8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1408135590&sr=8-4&keywords=blood+pressure+cuff

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Thank you!

[psu_213, BSN, RN]

Thank you!

Btw, that Golden is adorable! (sorry if this doesn't contribute to your OP)

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

It's based on our one dog modified that I wear glasses, and read a lot ;-)

[Nola009]

I bought a prestige medical one and it's lasted me 3 yrs. So far. It was only around $20. Worth buying.

[anh06005, MSN, APRN, NP]

To those saying you don't need to practice because you will use electronic BP cuffs I say shame!

There are plenty of areas that still use manual including some doctors offices and I work home health and it's all I've used the last 3 years (they're cheaper and our office provides them).

Also the electronic ones sometimes give crazy readings and when I DID work in the hospital with fragile cardiac patients if the electronic cuff gave extremely high or extremely low I'd check a manual to verify it. Now if verifying a low BP on someone on a dopamine or nitro drip would it be better for that nurse to have some practice checking a manual BP or is it ok they have only done one a handful of times for check offs??

I like the site allheart.com. Decent sales sometimes and have a good variety of cuffs in different price ranges.

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

prestige....look on allheart