A member-illuminating cuff for measurement of systolic, mean and diastolic
pressure, oxygen saturation, pulse and respiratory rate in small body
members, comprising a hinged cuff housing, one or more light sources
mounted on a first section of the housing, a photodetector mounted on a
second section of the housing, and a disposable, inflatable cuff adapted
to fit within the cuff housing and around a body member placed therein.