Why the study?
Does the use of a small versus large blood pressure cuff affect blood pressure readings in adults?
Population
242 adults, including 170 men and women aged 35-60 years attending a blood pressure screening programme in…
Comparison
Blood pressure measurement using a small cuff. vs Blood pressure measurement using a large cuff.
Design
Cross-sectional, randomised design
Authors
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Small cuffs may overestimate BP in larger arms; cross-sectional data leaves optimal cuff standardization open for prospective validation.
Does the use of a small versus large blood pressure cuff affect blood pressure readings in adults?
A single large blood pressure cuff (15 x 33 cm) may be appropriate for general clinical use in adults, as it avoids overestimating blood pressure in larger arms without underestimating diastolic pressure in smaller arms.
Croft et al. (1990) studied this question.
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