yes and still have the same problem
Make sure the deflate valve is closed. When it is open, it will hiss every time you attempt to inflate the cuff. If everyone else is making the cuff work as it is supposed to, generally the problem lies with the operator. If you're looking at the knob you turn to deflate the cuff straight on so that it looks like a circle, you rotate the knob clockwise to close it and counter-clockwise to open it and control the rate at which air pressure is let out of the cuff. This probably sounds basic, and it is. Once you wrap your mind around how to operate the equipment you have learn to use, then you can concentrate on learning the rest of the assessment stuff. Where I work, if there's some piece of equipment that I'm not familiar with, I ask for help in proper use of that equipment.
