ZOLL Propaq MD Rev A - Manual (Page 100)

C HAPTER 8 M ONITORING N ON -I NVASIVE B LOOD P RESSURE (NIBP)
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Selecting the NIBP Cuff
To take accurate measurements, you must use the proper sized cuff: the cuff’s bladder length
should be at least 80 percent of the limb circumference, while the cuff width should be equal to
40 percent of the limb circumference.
Caution Use only hoses and cuffs that are approved by ZOLL Medical Corporation. See Appendix B,
Accessories, for a listing of the approved hoses and cuffs. Use the following guidelines when
selecting the appropriate hose and cuff:
Adult Mode Pediatric Mode Neonate Mode
Cuffs (typical cuff
labeling) Adult, Large Adult,
Small Adult, Child,
Thigh Child, Small Child,
Small Adult, Infant,
Newborn Neonate #1 to #5
-- disposable
Newborn (#6), Infant
(#7) -- reusable
Recommended Limb
Circumference 15 cm or greater. 7.7 to 25 cm 15 cm or less
Hoses Adult Adult Neonate/Infant
(Disposable Cuff only)
* Reusable Newborn
(#6) and Infant (#7)
cuffs use the Adult
Hose.