Combat Medic Equipment
Sphygmomanometer
Aneroid Adult
1991
MARSHALL 039-4884
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Description
A manual blood pressure cuff (also called an aneroid sphygmomanometer) is the clinical gold standard for measuring blood pressure. Unlike digital monitors that use electronic sensors, a manual cuff relies on a mechanical gauge, an inflation bulb, and a stethoscope to listen directly to the sound of blood flowing through your arteries.
Core Components & Equipment
To take a manual reading, you need a complete setup consisting of three main parts:
Core Components & Equipment
To take a manual reading, you need a complete setup consisting of three main parts:
- The Aneroid Gauge: A mechanical dial with a needle that points to numbers ranging from 0 to 300 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).
- The Cuff & Inflation Bulb: A fabric sleeve containing an inflatable rubber bladder, connected via tubing to a rubber bulb. A small metal valve on the bulb controls the release of air.
- A Stethoscope: An essential separate tool used to listen for arterial sounds (called Korotkoff sounds) at the bend of the elbow.
MARSHALL 039-4884 Sphygmomanometer Aneroid Adult Blood Pressure Cuff Military
History note Category
Marshall military blood pressure cuffs (sphygmomanometers) are vintage pieces of medical gear frequently sought after by militaria collectors and surplus enthusiasts. Historically issued to U.S. military field medics and hospital units, these devices were manufactured by Marshall Electronics in both traditional manual (aneroid) and early portable digital formats.
Common Vintage Models Marshall 039-4884 Aneroid Sphygmomanometer: A traditional manual blood pressure cuff featuring a mechanical dial gauge, a velcro arm cuff, and a rubber inflation bulb. These were standard field gear pack-ins due to their reliability without battery power.
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- Combat Medic Equipment
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