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Cuff Size and Blood Pressure
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Taking the blood pressure (BP) by way of using a blood
pressure cuff or sphygmomanometer is essential in checking your general health. An accurate
outcome relies on a number of components, including the placement and the dimensions of the
cuff. When the cuff is positioned inappropriately, it could cause a wrong reading. And a cuff
that is too small or too large will greatly affect the outcome as well.
APPROPRIATE CUFF SIZE (WHO EXPERT COMMITTEE)
Application |
Width of Cuff(cm) |
Length (cm) |
New Born |
2.5-4.0 |
5.00-10.00 |
Infant |
6.0-8.0 |
12.00-13.00 |
Child |
9.0-10.00 |
17.00-22.50 |
Adult |
12.00-13.00 |
22.00-23.50 |
Large adult arm |
15.50 |
30.00 |
Adult Thigh |
18.00 |
36.00 |
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