How to Measure Blood Pressure Manually with a Sphygmomanometer #2351366 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration shows a clinician inflating the rubber bulb of a mercury or aneroid sphygmomanometer while the cuff is wrapped around a patient’s upper arm. The analog gauge displays systolic and diastolic readings as pressure builds and releases, demonstrating the auscultatory method typically paired with a stethoscope (not shown). The image emphasizes correct hand placement and equipment use in routine cardiovascular assessment.

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