Blood Pressure cuff in Blood Pressure Measurement

2-Piece Reusable Blood Pressure Cuff with Sphygmomanometers for checking blood pressure

Description

Blood pressure inflation system or inflation system parts for use with non-invasive mechanical or electro-mechanical sphygmomanometers.

The inflation systems are manufactured in conformance “Non-Invasive Sphygmomanometers 

Check here for Non-Invasive Sphygmomanometers 

Supplementary requirements for mechanical sphygmomanometers are subject to stringent quality control.

Checking Blood Pressure  

Blood pressure measurements should be taken by trained personnel following established procedures.

Select the appropriate size cuff based on the patient’s arm circumference. The bladder width should be 40% of the arm circumference with the bladder encircling at least 80 percent of the arm; 100 percent for a child’s arm. Use of the wrong size cuff can affect the accuracy of the measurement.

Normal Blood Pressure 120 systolic / 80  diastolic

 

 

Position patient properly in a seated position with the midpoint of the upper arm at the level of the heart. Some circumstances may require alternate positioning Record the patient’s position on their chart.

Attach cuff to monitoring device as follows:

For Double Tube Cuffs:

When using electronic NIBP units, attach both tubes to the electronic monitor.

When using manual manometers, attach one tube to a bulb and valve. Attach the other tube to the end of the coiled tubing on the blood pressure manometer or to the hose fitting on the aneroid gauge.

For Single Tube Cuffs:

Attach the tube to the electronic monitor.

Remove clothing from the arm before positioning cuff.

Position the artery symbol on the cuff over the brachial artery and wrap securely on

upper arm.

Close the hook and loop fasteners.

The index line on the cuff should fall within the recommended range.

blood pressure cuff
Blood Pressure Cuff

Select a different size cuff when the index line falls in the “Use Larger Cuff” area or outside the Range.  

Take blood pressure in the normal manner. For electronic blood pressure monitoring, be sure to follow the monitor manufacturer’s instructions

caution

when using Luer lock connectors, be careful not to connect cuffs to intravascular fluid systems.

Read here for Respiration Measurement 

Cleaning of cuff

Cuff (sleeve)

Remove other inflation system parts (bladder, bulb, valve) before washing. Close the hook and loop fastener. Do not wash cuff with natural fibers such as cotton or wool, as these fibers will cling to the hook and loop.

Machine wash in warm water, then dry at warm setting.

Cuff may be hand washed with mild detergent and drip-dried.

Cuff can be gas sterilized. Do not expose cuff to steam or dry heat sterilization processes.

Bladder

Remove other inflation system parts (bp cuffs, bulb, valve) before cleaning.

Apply a mild detergent to a slightly damp cloth and wipe clean. To avoid getting water inside the bladder, do not immerse tubes.

For bulbs, valves, and tubing apply a mild detergent to a slightly damp cloth and wipe

clean Nylon Bladder

Cuff

Bulb

Valve

Vinyl Bladder

Latex-free material

Adult size

Pediatric size

Infant size

Neonatal size

Normal BP in

Adult

Paediatric

Infants

Neonates

NIBP basic configuration comprises of the following accessories:

Recommended sizes of bp cuffs

Adult (14 cm x 37 cm) (reusable)

Child (9 cm x 27 cm) (reusable)

Neonate (3 cm x 9 cm) (disposable)

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