5-3
ADULT/PEDIATRIC
NEONATE
Figure 5-1. Recommended Cuff Placement
WARNING
Do
not place the cuff on an extremity being used for
intravenous infusion, or any area where circulation is
compromised or has the potential to be compromised.
5.
Measure the limb of the patient and select the proper
cuff size according to the size marked on cuff or cuff
package. See Table 5-1. The monitor's accuracy
depends on use of the appropriate cuff and hose.
TABLE 5-1. CUFF-TO-HOSE COMPATIBILITY
C U F F
T Y P E
CUFF SIZE/LIMB
CIRCUMFERENC
E
H O S E
L E N G T H
HOSE NO.
Neonate #1
3 cm— 6 cm
8 ft.
8840
Neonate #2
4 cm— 8 cm
8 ft.
8840
Neonate #3
6 cm—11 cm
8 ft.
8840
Neonate #4
7 cm—13 cm
8 ft.
8840
Neonate #5
8 cm—15 cm
8 ft.
8840
Infant
8 cm—13 cm 12' or 24' 8841/8842
Child
12 cm—19 cm 12' or 24' 8841/8842
Sm Adult
17 cm—25 cm 12' or 24' 8841/8842
Adult
23 cm—33 cm 12' or 24' 8841/8842
Lg Adult
31 cm—40 cm 12' or 24' 8841/8842
Thigh
38 cm—50 cm 12' or 24' 8841/8842
