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Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs
To position the blood pressure cuff:
The preferred blood pressure measurement site for adults and children is the upper arm.
Keep the patient’s arm relaxed and motion-free during measurement(s).
Wrap the blood pressure cuff snugly with room between the blood pressure cuff and the
arm for no more than two fingers.
Place the blood pressure cuff on a bare arm; clothing interferes with measurement
accuracy. Verify that the cuff artery marker is placed over the brachial artery. Ensure that
the hose is not twisted, kinked, or compressed, as this may cause measurement errors.
Durable
One-Piece Cuff
(Single Unit)
Disposable
One-Piece Cuffs
(5 pack)
Cuff Size
Minimum
(cm)
Maximum
(cm)
Minimum
(inches)
Maximum
(inches)
REUSE-08-1SC
SOFT-08-1SC
Small Child
12.4
16.8
4.9
6.6
REUSE-09-1SC
SOFT-09-1SC
Child
15.8
21.3
6.2
8.4
REUSE-10-1SC
SOFT-10-1SC
Small Adult
20.0
27.0
7.9
10.6
REUSE-11-1SC
SOFT-11-1SC
Adult
25.3
34.3
10.0
13.5
REUSE-12-1SC
SOFT-12-1SC
Large Adult
32.1
43.4
12.6
17.1
REUSE-13-1SC
SOFT-13-1SC
Thigh
40.7
55.0
16.0
21.7
WARNING THE WELCH ALLYN SPOT VITAL SIGNS IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE ON NEONATAL PATIENTS.
WARNING To ensure pediatric blood pressure accuracy and safety, the Welch
Allyn Child Print Cuff (5200-03), the Welch Allyn Small Child Durable One-Piece
Cuff (REUSE-08-1SC), and the Welch Allyn Small Child Disposable One-Piece Cuff
(SOFT-08-1SC) are the smallest cuffs allowed for use with young children and
infants. The circumference of the child’s arm must fit within the range markings
on the blood pressure cuff.
WARNING Do not place the blood pressure cuff on any extremity that is used
for intravenous infusions or any area where circulation is compromised.
WARNING Do not change the connector(s) on the blood pressure cuff tubing of
this device to luer type. Luer type connectors are commonly used in intravenous
infusion systems. Using the luer connectors on blood pressure cuff tubing
creates the risk that the blood pressure tubing could be mistakenly connected to
a patient's intravenous line, resulting in the introduction of air into the patient's
circulatory system.
Note
Blood pressure cuff inflation during an SpO
2
measurement may cause inaccurate
SpO
2
results when used on the same extremity.
WARNING Excessive tightness may cause venous congestion and discoloration
of the limb. Possible error may occur if the blood pressure cuff is wrapped too
loosely, preventing proper inflation.