Blood Pressure Cuff Size Guideline
Recommended Blood Pressure Cuff Sizes
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Indication |
Width (cm) |
Length (cm) |
BHS Guidelines Bladder width & Length (cm) |
Arm Circ. (cm) |
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Small
adult/child |
10 – 12 |
18 – 24 |
12 x 8 |
< 23 |
|
Standard
adult |
12 – 13 |
23 – 35 |
12 x 26 |
< 33 |
|
Large
adult |
12 – 16 |
35 – 40 |
12 x 40 |
< 50 |
|
Adult
thigh cuff |
20 |
42 |
|
< 53 |
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