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Mosby

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10. I think they are more reliable than using a sphygmomanometer

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 07:24 PM

Jan 5

The wrist cuff tester is the least bothersome and has similar results as the upper arm cuff system.

I have doctors who still use the manual BP tester and at least one time recently I had to tell the Dr. that the tech screwed up the reading. A common mistake is to let the air out too fast and missing the Korotkoff sounds.

I test my BP multiple times per day to monitor my BP. The wrist cuffs work great.

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Do you hate those blood pressure machines (instead of the old way when the doc took it)? It hurts like crazy. [View all] CTyankee Jan 5 OP

The machine hurts and also gives a higher reading. yorkster Jan 5 #1

Then why keep using it? CTyankee Jan 5 #2

To get everyone on blood pressure meds? MIButterfly Jan 5 #4

Faster and hands free - nurse prac. can multi-task. yorkster Jan 5 #8

My retired nurse practitioner KT2000 Jan 5 #9

Yes I hate that machine; it really hurts! MIButterfly Jan 5 #3

I was in the hospital about 15 years ago. They kept me hooked up to a blood pressure machine. rsdsharp Jan 5 #5

Yes! It's different at every doctor's office. spooky3 Jan 5 #6

If you're in discomfort it will likely increase your bp. Dale in Laurel MD Jan 5 #7

I think they are more reliable than using a sphygmomanometer Mosby Jan 5 #10

If it hurts you are wrapping it up too tight.. back it off a bit. You should be able to stick a finger between mitch96 Jan 5 #11

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