Which device is commonly used with a cuff to measure arterial pressure?

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Measuring arterial pressure with a cuff is done using a sphygmomanometer. The cuff is placed around the upper arm and connected to a gauge and bulb. Inflate the cuff to briefly stop blood flow, then slowly release the pressure and read the gauge. If you’re using the auscultatory method, a stethoscope is used to listen for the Korotkoff sounds as the cuff deflates, with the first sound marking systolic pressure and the point where the sounds disappear marking diastolic pressure. The stethoscope helps you hear the sounds, but the device that provides the cuff and the pressure reading is the sphygmomanometer. Otoscope and thermometer serve other purposes and aren’t used to measure arterial pressure.