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Recommended Bladder Dimensions |
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| Dimensions | Subjects | Maximum arm circumference |
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Small children | 17 cm |
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Medium sized children and lean adults | 26 cm |
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Most adults | 33 cm |
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Obese adults | 50 cm |
| Accurate readings may be obtained in adults with arm circumferences greater than 50 cm by placing a cuff with a 40cm bladder so that the centre of the bladder is over the brachial artery. All dimensions to have a tolerance of ± 1 cm | ||
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