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Cuff (medical)
Cuff (/kʌf/), in a medical context, often refers to a part of medical devices that wrap around a part of the body. The term is derived from the Old English cuffe, meaning glove, which is fitting as many medical cuffs function similarly to a glove, providing a secure fit around a body part.
Types of Cuffs
- Blood Pressure Cuff: Also known as a sphygmomanometer, this device measures blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure.
- Endotracheal Tube Cuff: This is a balloon-like structure at the end of an endotracheal tube that ensures a secure seal between the tube and the trachea, preventing air leakage and aspiration.
- Cuff (Rotator): This refers to a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder.
Related Terms
- Inflation: In the context of medical cuffs, inflation refers to the process of filling the cuff with air to exert pressure on the body part it is wrapped around.
- Deflation: The process of releasing air from the cuff, reducing the pressure exerted.
- Manometer: A device used to measure pressure. In the context of a blood pressure cuff, the manometer measures the pressure exerted by the cuff on the arm.
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External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cuff
- Wikipedia's article - Cuff
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