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Manual BP machines (the one you see at hospitals) use a cuff, a bulb to inflate it, and a stethoscope to listen to blood flow sounds (Korotkoff sounds) as the cuff pressure is slowly released.

Now, if you have high blood pressure you really should consider investing in an inexpensive blood pressure machine that you can use at home. Why?