Key result
Optimal blood pressure cuff selection remains unresolved as the 40% circumference criterion requires smaller cuffs.
Why the study?
Does the method of arm cuff selection affect the accuracy of blood pressure measurement in children?
Population
Individuals, particularly children, undergoing blood pressure measurement
Design
Review
Authors
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Cuff selection should not yet change in children; leaves open standardized criteria validated for accurate BP.
Does the method of arm cuff selection affect the accuracy of blood pressure measurement in children?
Current guidelines for blood pressure cuff selection in children are discrepant and fail to provide a single cuff size that accurately measures both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
T MATTOO (2002) conducted a review in Blood pressure measurement. Arm cuff selection was evaluated. Arm cuff selection for accurate blood pressure measurement remains unresolved, as smaller cuffs are required if 40% of the upper mid-arm circumference is used as a criterion.
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