An embodiment of a semi-automatic sphygmomanometer apparatus that provides a means for initiating and terminating inflation of a vascular cuff is disclosed. The semi-automatic sphygmomanometer apparatus includes a motor that operates a pump which generates air pressure to inflate the vascular cuff, wherein operation of the pump is initiated when the inflationary button is depressed and wherein operation of the pump is terminated when the inflationary button is released.
