A band-like device that has an inflatable bladder in an inelastic sleeve with one or two connecting tubes with connector (typically locking connectors) that can be connected to a mechanism for inflating and deflating the bladder and/or a sphygmomanometer or a patient monitoring device/system that is used to determine a patient's blood pressure. It is wrapped around the upper arm or the leg (thigh) of the patient. This is a reusable device which may be intended for single-patient or multi-patient reuse.