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