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BFR CUFF UTILIZATION
APPLICATION
In most cases, a cuff should be applied at the widest part of the limb to allow as much tissue as possible to lie between
the cuff and any nerves or vascular structures susceptible to damage.
The optimum positions are the upper arm and the proximal third of the thigh. Safe cuff positioning at the calf has been
reported in the medical literature. The cuff should be placed so as to avoid being compressed by other equipment or
devices, and to avoid the hose being kinked during use.
Loose fibers in the hook material must be removed prior to cuff application since these fibers will reduce their
effectiveness. If more than 25% of the hook is embedded with fibers that cannot be removed, the cuff is no longer usable
and must be discarded.
All Delfi Easi-Fit BFR Tourniquet Cuffs are intended for use in conjunction with a Delfi Matching Limb Protection Sleeve
(MLPS). Delfi strongly recommends the application of a MLPS to the limb beneath the cuff prior to the application of an
Easi-Fit BFR cuff. Matching Limb Protection Sleeves are available in sizes that are matched to the recommended limb
circumference range of each Easi-Fit BFR cuff and will help protect the limb of the patient from soft tissue injuries
without impairing cuff performance.
To apply cuff, follow the instructions below:
1
Selecting the Correct Cuff and Matching Limb Protection Sleeve:
•
Measure the circumference of the patient's limb at the point where the center of the cuff will be
•
Refer to the Cuff Size under Section 3 BFR Cuff Utilization to select a cuff of the correct size
•
Select the correct MLPS by confirming the color of the MLPS matches the color of the trim on the cuff
2
MLPS Application:
•
Apply the Matching Limb Protection Sleeve on the limb
without wrinkles in the fabric
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