| Table 2-3 | Recommended Blood Pressure Cuff Sizes | |
| Cuff Size | Cuff Bladder Dimensions (cm) | Arm Circumferencea (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Neonates, infants, children | Cuff bladder length should encircle 80-100% of arm Cuff bladder width-to-arm circumference ratio 0.45-0.55 | |
| Small adult size | 12 × 22 | 22-26 |
| Adult size | 16 × 30 | 27-34 |
| Large adult size | 16 × 36 | 35-44 |
| Adult thigh size | 16 × 42 | 45-52 |
aSelect a blood pressure cuff that has a bladder length 75% to 100% of the arm circumference and a width that is 37% to 50% of the arm circumference.
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