What is the biggest size blood pressure cuff?
Select a Cuff Size Based on Arm Circumference
| Arm Circumference | Recommended Cuff Size (width x length in cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 – 26 | 8.7 – 10.2 | 12 x 22 (small adult)* |
| 27 – 34 | 10.6 – 13.4 | 16 x 30 (adult)* |
| 35 – 44 | 13.8 – 17.3 | 16 x 36 (large adult)* |
| 45 – 52 | 17.7 – 20.5 | 16 x 42 (extra-large adult) |
What is the best blood pressure monitor with extra large cuff?
Best Overall: Omron Upper Arm Gold Blood Pressure Monitor The cuff itself is large enough to accommodate a range of arm sizes, but the most impressive feature of this device is how straightforward its instructions are.
What size BP cuff do I need?
The width of the bladder of the blood pressure cuff should be approximately 40% of the circumference of the upper arm midway between the olecranon and the acromion. The length of the bladder of the cuff should encircle 80 to 100% of the circumference of the upper arm at the same position.
How do you take blood pressure on big arm?
Sit with your arm slightly bent and resting comfortably on a table so that your upper arm is on the same level as your heart. Wrap the blood pressure cuff around your bare upper arm. The lower edge of the cuff should be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bend of your elbow. Close the valve on the rubber inflating bulb.
Does blood pressure cuff size affect reading?
A BP cuff that is too large will give falsely low readings, while an overly small cuff will provide readings that are falsely high. The American Heart Association publishes guidelines for blood pressure measurement [2].
Is Omron accurate?
All Omron blood pressure monitors are clinically proven accurate.
Does Omron make a large cuff BP monitor?
Designed for clinical use, the durable extra large cuff (HEM-907-CX19) fits arms 17 to 20 inches (42 cm to 50 cm) in circumference. The cuff is compatible only with the OMRON IntelliSense Professional Digital Blood Pressure Monitor (HEM-907XL).
What happens if BP cuff is too big?
The most common error when using indirect blood pressure measuring equipment is using an incorrectly sized cuff. A BP cuff that is too large will give falsely low readings, while an overly small cuff will provide readings that are falsely high.