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SKU: LXBPC-BK

Type: Diagnostic Tool

Vendor: MED-TAC International

Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

Name: Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer
Brand: MED-TAC International
SKU: LXBPC-BK
Price: 15.35 USD
Availability: InStock

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MED-TAC · Diagnostic — Circulation

Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

A fully mechanical blood-pressure cuff with a calibrated aneroid dial, supplied with a carrying pouch. No batteries, no charging, nothing to fail in the cold. Used with a stethoscope for manual auscultatory measurement — the stethoscope is not included.

Calibrated aneroid dialNo batteries requiredCarrying pouch includedSKU LXBPC-BK

Trending a systolic reading from scene through transport is the point of carrying one of these. An instrument that cannot go flat is an instrument that is still trending when the monitor is not.

What's Included

One cuff set per package. The first accordion is what ships; the second is what you still need, because auscultatory measurement takes two instruments. Tap a section.

VIEW ▾What’s in the Package — cuff, gauge and pouch

1× Aneroid gauge with a calibrated numeric dial (SKU LXBPC-BK) — fully mechanical, no power source
1× Blood-pressure cuff with inflation bladder
1× Carrying pouch, sized to hold the cuff, bladder and gauge together

VIEW ▾Not Included — Sold Separately — read before ordering

Stethoscope. This is a manual auscultatory instrument: It produces a reading only in combination with a stethoscope and a provider trained to hear Korotkoff sounds.
Any automatic or oscillometric monitor. Where ambient noise makes auscultation unreliable — a moving vehicle, an active scene, aircraft — an automatic cuff is the better tool and is a separate purchase.

▾Specifications

Manual Aneroid Sphygmomanometer — specifications

Specification	Detail
Sold by	MED-TAC International
SKU	LXBPC-BK
Measurement type	Manual auscultatory — requires a stethoscope
Gauge type	Aneroid, calibrated numeric dial
Power required	None — fully mechanical
Configuration	Cuff, bladder and gauge, supplied with a carrying pouch
MARCH category	Circulation (C)

Aneroid gauges drift and require periodic verification against a reference — how often is set by your equipment policy. Interpreting a blood-pressure reading, and any decision made on the strength of one, is clinical practice governed by your training and protocol.

▾Who Carries It

EMS, fire/rescue and tactical medics who need a blood pressure that does not depend on a charged battery, in a bag that already gets left in a vehicle · Clinics, training centers and skills labs teaching auscultatory measurement, where the manual cuff is the instrument being taught · Austere, expedition and disaster-response settings with no reliable power · Anyone carrying an automatic monitor who wants a mechanical backup that fails differently from the primary.

Manual auscultatory measurement is reliable in the hands of a trained provider in a manageable acoustic environment and degrades sharply outside those conditions. Taking, interpreting and acting on a blood pressure is clinical practice governed by scope, training and local protocol.

Genuine MED-TAC International

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

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Order Processing & Tracking

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30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

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.