Prestige Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope Kit with Matching Black Carrying Case

I am a R.N. and bought it to take b/p readings of my loved ones at my home. It is very nice. It is well made. The gauge can even be easily taken off the cuff and held closer if either the person taking the b/p reading or the person having it done can easily hold it and watch the dial as it moves. The carrying case is a bonus. The stethoscope is well constructed and has the professional head on it which allows it to be readily rotated if the nurse wants to auscultate the lungs of an infant or small child. There are markings on the cuff that show the novice how and where to place the cuff in relation to the person's artery-depending upon which arm is being used for the reading. This product will last for years and is very well made. I would recommend this for any person who is wanting to take accurate b/p readings.As a side note: When taking a person's b/p they should always be sitting with their back against the chair, their feet firmly on the floor and NEVER have their legs crossed at the knee or ankles during the procedure. They should also be sitting in the chair for several minutes to allow the body to adjust so that the readings are accurate. Never should the person be talking, or have their arm unsupported during a b/p measurement.Additionally-the person taking the b/p should not be distracted and once the cuff has been pumped up to around 200 and the bulb release has been started-NEVER ever re-pump. It would be better to release all the air out of the cuff, wait a couple of minutes, and start over. The machines are only as accurate as the person using it and the person having it done.

When looking for a good quality stethoscope and blood pressure combination kit to have in my car while on the road, I looked no further than Prestige to offer what I needed. Prestige Medical has been in business for many years and has always come to the table with quality products at an exceptional price. I have used many of their supplies and find that of all the makers of the Sprague-Rappaport style stethoscope, they definitely have a good handle on how to build a quality, cost-effective product. Although I do not use this stethoscope while at work, it is made of good material and one should easily be able to auscultate a BP with this, as well as perform an assessment of cardiac and respiratory sounds. When my stethoscope (which was given to me as a present in nursing school...Littmann Cardiology III) craps out in time, I will certainly look to Prestige for my next stethoscope.Experience: Registered nurse working in critical care.

For what you pay for, it isn't bad at all.

At first I was disappointed with the stethoscope because I could not hear anything in my left ear! But it's extremely important as the top rated review on this product says: ROTATE THE METAL TUBES. After turning the tubes to the appropriate angle, I could hear perfectly in my left ear.The sphygmomanometer looks like it's of excellent quality, I was able to inflate the cuff a bit, the gauge looks like it's in good shape, but I haven't tested it on anyone yet.The carrying case is also very nice. Overall I'm satisfied, but I can't give full stars until I am able to properly use the product.UPDATE: So I just learned how to use the sphyg! Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product and I am glad I bought this kit because it saved me a few dollars. If you need a sphyg kit, definitely go with this one.

Gave this as a starter for my best friend of 20+ years as she will be entering the world of student nurse in just a few short months. I was gifted a similar stethoscope of the same brand when I first when to nursing school and it is still a great one. Although I have a few now, I know if I ever need to, I can still use it because it is a good brand and lasts as long as it is taken care of.

I bought this before reading the reviews about it. Before it arrived I checked them and saw the posts about how the large end of the bell couldn't be heard out of. I almost returned it to Amazon because I was having the same problem until I realized you are SUPPOSED TO TURN THE BELL FROM ONE SIDE THE OTHER DEPENDING UPON WHICH SIDE YOU WANT TO USE. The smaller part is for pediatrics, the larger for adults.So if you are nervous about ordering this product because of the issue of not being able to hear through the large part of the bell - DON'T WORRY - it works fine - you just have to spin it to the side you want.

The stethoscope that came did not work - meaning you could not hear a heartbeat. I wrote and complained to manufacturer - they sent a 2nd stethoscope that DID NOT WORK. My husband is an EMT/FIrefighter and said to just order a stethoscope from another vendor. I asked my Doctor's nurse and she gave me the brand to purchase from Amazon and we are quite please with the new vendor's stethoscope. So we are out of RR for this one - sadly if I'd read the reviews before my husband bought it - I would not have purchased it. Amazon needs to drop vendors like this!

This appears to be a relatively nice unit for the average medical or nursing student. I had to return it because it was simply too large for me. The stethoscope is long and cumbersome. It was difficult for me to put on the cuff by myself. I had a difficult time keeping the sphygomomanometer placed over the correct place on the inside of my elbow (according to the RN in my doctor's office) and pump using the bulb with the other hand and still be able to see the meter. For the average medical or nursing student, this probably works fine but for someone such as myself it's awkward and because of that it's highly suspicious that the reading is accurate.