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5. Check that the cuff ends between the range lines marked on the cuff.
If they do not line up, use a different size cuff.
6.
Wrap the deflated cuff snugly around the limb without impeding blood flow.
7.
Ensure that the hose is routed to avoid kinking or compression.
8.
Caution • Using a cuff that is loosely applied or too small results in measurements higher than the
patient's actual blood pressure.
• Using a cuff that is too large results in values lower than the patient's actual blood pressure.
• Ideally, the cuff should be at the same level as the heart. Cuff placement substantially above
or below heart level will result in blood pressure measurements that are erroneously low or
high.
The following illustrates one possible cuff placement for adult/pediatric patients and, to the
right, possible cuff placements for neonates:
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