What are the effects of tight blood pressure cuff?

Tight cuff of sphygmomanometer may cause high blood pressure measurement, affect blood circulation, cause discomfort, and even lead to wrong diagnosis. Special people should pay attention to cuff tightness, patients should also pay attention to the correct method of measuring blood pressure. When measuring blood pressure, tight cuff may cause the following effects: 1. High blood pressure measurement: Too tight a cuff can compress blood vessels and prevent blood flow, resulting in high blood pressure measurements. 2. Impairment of blood circulation: Too tight a cuff can restrict blood circulation in the arm, which can lead to numbness, pain or discomfort in the arm. 3. Discomfort: Too tight a cuff can cause discomfort to the patient, especially when measuring blood pressure for a long time. 4. Wrong diagnosis: High blood pressure may lead doctors to misjudge the patient's health and delay treatment. Special attention should be paid to cuff tightness for special groups, such as the elderly, children, thin arms or patients with circulation problems. Before measuring blood pressure, the doctor or nurse should adjust the cuff tightness according to the patient's condition to ensure the accuracy and comfort of the measurement. If the patient has any doubts or discomfort about the cuff tightness when measuring blood pressure, inform the medical staff in time so that adjustments can be made. In addition, patients should also pay attention to the correct method of measuring blood pressure in daily life, such as maintaining the correct sitting position, relaxing the arm, etc., to obtain accurate blood pressure measurements. In short, correct use of the sphygmomanometer and adjustment of cuff tightness are very important for accurate blood pressure measurement and health assessment. Both patients and healthcare professionals should pay attention to this link to ensure the accuracy and reliability of blood pressure measurements.