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Recommended Bladder Dimensions

Dimensions   Subjects                       Maximum arm circumference
4x13.jpg (2495 bytes)  Small children                                 17 cm
10x18.jpg (3546 bytes)   Medium sized children and lean adults         26 cm
12x26.jpg (3823 bytes)   Most adults                        33 cm
12x40.jpg (3929 bytes) 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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