A Sphygmomanometer Cuff Clamp or Sphygmoclamp,

Abstract

In the event of chemical warfare, medical personnel along a casualty evacuation chain require blood pressure measurements of casualties within casualty bags, without opening the bags because of possible further risk to the patient. This paper describes equipment and a method whereby this measurement can be made quickly and easily. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA121402

Entities

People

  • B. J. Wenner
  • W. J. Fenrick
  • W. R. Dyck

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aluminum
  • Arteries
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Casualties
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • First Aid
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Manometers
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel
  • Therapy

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Trauma or Military Medicine