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. 1978 Jul;96(1):4-8.
doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(78)90119-9.

The error in indirect blood pressure measurement with the incorrect size of cuff

L A Geddes, S J Whistler

The error in indirect blood pressure measurement with the incorrect size of cuff

L A Geddes et al. Am Heart J. 1978 Jul.

Abstract

This paper shows the error to be expected when blood pressure is measured indirectly with a cuff that is too wide or too narrow for the member to which it is applied. A cuff that is too narrow overestimates and a cuff that is too wide underestimated blood pressure.

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