Sphygmomanometer that doesn't suck

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Our school decided this upcoming semester we had to provide our own Sphygmomanometer. I don't know why, they have TONS of them. Anyway, looking up reviews gets some very mixed opinions. Everyone I have looked up has multiple one star reviews on Amazon, even the higher end ones from Welch Allyn and ADC. I just want something that will work for school and not hinder me with having a piece of junk. So is there a good one out there?

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Well I got an ADC cuff based on the advice of someone who was a Paramedic, nurse and who is now a Nurse practitioner if anyone is looking for one in the future. I hope it works out.

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ICU.

I picked up one from Walgreens years back when I was in my first semester. Did the job. Couldn't complain.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Just be sure you find one you can calibrate yourself, you’ll be fine. Most issues I’ve had with manual bp result from poor technique or poor calibration.

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My advice is to make sure that the little (threaded) knob that you turn isn't loose & wobbly. That's one of the most crucial components on the device. I can't say much about brand names.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

I've been getting medical supplies from Hopkins Medical company for over 30 years. Only needed 2 BP cuffs from them in all these years as Home Health nurse. Get one with nylon cuff so it can be disinfected easily.

https://www.hopkinsmedicalproducts.com/bp/c/blood-pressure-monitoring/

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