Pressure measuring device

The invention relates to the field of measuring instruments, and more particularly to a shock-resistant gage housing for a pressure measuring device such as a sphygmomanometer. A blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a sleeve having an inflatable interior, and gage housing having a movement mechanism disposed within said housing. The sleeve includes a socket which is sized to receive an engagement portion of the gage housing for directly attaching said gage housing to said sleeve to permit fluid interconnection between the interior of said inflatable sleeve and the interior of said housing without requiring a hose there between. The engagement portion of the gage housing can include an adapter to permit snap-fitting to the sleeve.