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Blood Pressure Cuff Articles
What is a "Long" Blood Pressure Cuff?
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- Category: BP Cuffs
- Tuesday, January 18 2011
- Written by Stephanie Monk
As a manufacturer of blood pressure (BP) cuffs, we are often asked: “What is the difference between an Adult BP cuff (or “standard” cuff) and an Adult Long BP cuff?”
Simply put, a “long” cuff has the same range indicators and bladder size as a “standard” cuff, but the actual length is longer than that of a “standard” cuff. Therefore, a “long” cuff is able to fit on a larger patient population than a “standard” cuff.
You are probably asking yourself, “If the range and the bladder size is the same on both a “standard cuff” and a “long cuff”, do they both give accurate readings?”
The Different Types of Blood Pressure Cuffs on the Market
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- Category: BP Cuffs
- Wednesday, September 22 2010
- Written by Stephanie Monk
Most people think of a blood pressure (BP) cuff as simply, “just a cuff.” However, there are actually a number of BP cuffs that have been developed to meet the varying needs of patients and medical facilities. In an effort to shed more light on the different cuffs available for use, here is some detailed information on each type, how they are used and the typical environment in which each are used.
Wrist versus Upper Arm Blood Pressure Measurement
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- Category: BP Cuffs
- Wednesday, April 14 2010
- Written by Kenny Andersen
Is wrist BP an acceptable way to guide treatment for obese patients?
For over 100 years, upper arm blood pressure (BP) measurement has been the gold standard method to guide treatment decisions. This is the recommended technique by both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Society of Hypertension (ESH).
10 Things to Look for When Purchasing Reusable Cuffs
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- Category: BP Cuffs
- Wednesday, October 27 2010
- Written by Stephanie Monk
In a recent blog post, we took a look at the various types of blood pressure cuffs available on the market. One of four main types of blood pressure cuffs is the reusable cuff. Given that there are many different manufacturers of reusable blood pressure cuffs with many different options, the selection process can be difficult. So what do you look for when purchasing a reusable cuff? Below, we have listed the top 10 features to look for when purchasing a reusable cuff:
Will My Cuffs Work on Different BP Monitors?
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- Category: BP Cuffs
- Monday, October 19 2009
- Written by Stephanie Monk
If you are a professional in the medical field, you know there are many different blood pressure device and cuff manufacturers in the market (e.g. GE, Welch Allyn, CasMed, Trimline, etc). You would also know that it is common for hospitals and physician's offices to use one manufacturer's blood pressure device and use a different manufacturer's BP cuffs. As a manufacturer of both blood pressure monitors and blood pressure cuffs, a common question we receive is "Will the BP cuff I am currently using work with a SunTech blood pressure monitor?"
Larger Blood Pressure Cuffs, Please!
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- Category: BP Cuffs
- Tuesday, September 08 2009
- Written by Stephanie Monk
If you ask any nurse or doctor about blood pressure (BP) cuffs, one of the most common questions you will receive is "Why can't we get a larger cuff?" With the obesity epidemic increasing globally, the need for larger blood pressure cuffs is becoming more pronounced. The World Health Organization states that "currently more than 1 billion adults are overweight - and at least 300 million of them are clinically obese."1
So why can't BP cuff manufacturers just make larger size cuffs?
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