Table 5:
Typical Cuff Sizes for Adult Patients
Midpoint Arm
Circumference
a
(cm)
Cuff Name
Bladder
Width (cm)
Bladder
Length (cm)
22-26
Small adult
10
24
27-34
Adult
13
30
35-44
Large adult
16
38
45-52
Thigh
20
42
a Arm circuference as measured at the midpoint of the upper arm.
Adapted from references 4 and 5.
Copyright 2004 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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