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Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

Name: Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer
Brand: MED-TAC International
SKU: MEDTAC1116
Price: 14.9 USD
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SKU: MEDTAC1116

Type: Diagnostic Tool

Vendor: MED-TAC International

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MED-TAC · Diagnostic — Circulation

Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

The battery-free clinical standard for manual blood-pressure measurement — calibrated aneroid dial, with carry case.

What is the MED-TAC Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer? A calibrated numeric-dial blood-pressure cuff (SKU MEDTAC1116) — the clinical standard for manual BP measurement in emergency services and healthcare. Used with a stethoscope, built to meet or exceed industry standards, and supplied with a carrying case. Fully mechanical: no batteries, no charging.

Key Specifications

Manufacturer / Vendor	MED-TAC International
SKU	MEDTAC1116
Measurement Type	Manual auscultatory (requires stethoscope)
Gauge Type	Aneroid, calibrated numeric dial
Power Required	None — fully mechanical
Configuration	Cuff, bladder, and gauge with carrying pouch
Standards	Meets or exceeds highest industry standards
MARCH Category	Circulation (C)

What It Is

The aneroid sphygmomanometer replaced the mercury-column manometer as the clinical standard for manual blood-pressure measurement — preserving the accuracy of the mercury-column reference method in a portable, battery-free instrument safe for both clinical and field use. The MEDTAC1116 delivers that proven accuracy in a durable kit-and-pouch combination built for emergency-services demands.

Manual auscultatory measurement with a calibrated aneroid gauge and stethoscope remains a reference standard where noise is manageable and provider training is assured. In prehospital trauma assessment, trending blood pressure from scene through transport is a key hemodynamic tool: a falling systolic reading signals progressive hemorrhagic shock, and a permissive-hypotension target in penetrating torso trauma is only achievable if BP can be measured and tracked accurately.

The aneroid dial removes the mercury hazard of older instruments while keeping equivalent readout precision. The calibrated scale is readable at a glance through inflation and deflation, and because the instrument is fully mechanical it functions in any environment, at any temperature, without power. The included pouch keeps cuff, bladder, and gauge organized and immediately accessible in kit bags.

Operating note Auscultatory BP requires a stethoscope and a provider trained to hear Korotkoff sounds. It is reliable in controlled settings but degrades in high-noise environments (moving vehicles, active scenes); where noise or training is a limiting factor, an automatic oscillometric monitor is the better tool.

Pair it up: use with a cardiology stethoscope for auscultatory BP, or step to the hands-free digital blood pressure cuff for noisy environments. Browse the full diagnostic & monitoring range.

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All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an aneroid sphygmomanometer and how does it differ from a digital BP cuff?

An aneroid sphygmomanometer is a manual blood pressure cuff with a mechanical gauge (aneroid dial) that requires a stethoscope and trained auscultation to interpret Korotkoff sounds. A digital (automatic) BP cuff inflates/deflates automatically and uses oscillometric technology to calculate BP without a stethoscope. Aneroid is the clinical reference standard; digital is more accessible for untrained users.

Does the manual aneroid sphygmomanometer require batteries?

No. The aneroid sphygmomanometer is a fully mechanical instrument requiring no batteries or power source. The gauge uses a sealed aneroid capsule that deflects in response to pressure changes, driving the needle on the calibrated numeric dial. This makes it reliable in any environment, at any temperature, and without power infrastructure.

What is the blood pressure target in prehospital trauma management?

For penetrating torso trauma (non-head injury), CoTCCC and TCCC guidelines support permissive hypotension — maintaining a target systolic blood pressure of approximately 80–90 mmHg to reduce the risk of dislodging early clots while maintaining cerebral perfusion. For traumatic brain injury, a higher target (≥110 mmHg systolic) is recommended. Accurate, reliable BP measurement is essential to managing these targets.

Is the MED-TAC aneroid sphygmomanometer calibrated?

Yes. The MEDTAC1116 uses a calibrated numeric dial gauge designed to meet or exceed industry standards for BP measurement accuracy. Aneroid gauges should be re-calibrated periodically per manufacturer guidance (typically annually in clinical use) to ensure continued accuracy. The dial's clear numeric scale is readable during both inflation and deflation phases.

Does this BP cuff come with a carrying case?

Yes. The MEDTAC1116 Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer is sold as a kit-and-pouch combination, including the cuff, inflation bladder, bulb, and gauge in a carrying pouch. The pouch keeps all components organized and immediately accessible in medical bags and kit pouches.