Abstract: A connection system for a sphygmomanometer including: an inflatable cuff adapted to be placed on a limb of a patient, the cuff includes an inflatable pouch, a flexible tube including a first end and a second end, the first end in fluid communication with the inflatable pouch of the cuff, an inflation bulb formed by an inflator bulb connected to a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure, a connection member mounted in the inflation bulb to connect the second end of the tube to the inflation bulb, the tube adapted to provide a direct link between the inflation bulb and the cuff, the second end of the tube includes a male end-piece and the connection member includes a female connector for removably receiving the male end-piece, the connection member includes a portion that cooperates with a complementary portion provided on the male end-piece of the tube.