blood pressure monitor

Device composed of an armlet and a pressure gauge; it is used to measure diastolic (heart dilatation) and systolic (heart contraction) pressure.

pressure gauge

Device used to measure blood pressure.

pneumatic armlet

Device that wraps around the arm and squeezes the humeral artery; blood pressure is measured when the air is let out of the armlet.

tube

Flexible conduit linking the armlet to the pressure gauge.

digital display

Liquid crystal display screen indicating blood pressure.

pressure control valve

Valve used to expel air from the armlet to reduce pressure.

air-pressure pump

Small pump used to blow up the armlet.