This option is best for people who have a medical background and know how to use a manual blood pressure machine. The drawback of checking your blood pressure manually are: ...

(WSAV) – High blood pressure can be a dangerous health issue and for awhile now, some people have had home machines that check their blood pressure. Are they worth the money? Medical ...

Manual BP machines (the one you see at hospitals) use a cuff, a bulb to inflate it, and a stethoscope to listen to blood flow sounds (Korotkoff sounds) as the cuff pressure is slowly released.

We've all seen them; maybe you use them, those blood pressure machines in drugs stores or supermarkets. But how accurate are the readings they give you?

If you get a very abnormal reading, measure the pressure again. Home blood pressure machines appear to be more accurate, assuming the cuff size is appropriate to a person's arm size.

High blood pressure: How should I measure BP readings? - Don’t use this machine HIGH blood pressure is diagnosed if someone repeatedly has a reading above 140/90 mmHg.

Understanding Digital Blood Pressure Machines Digital BP machines automatically inflate the cuff and use electronic sensors to detect blood flow, displaying results on a digital screen.