The correlation between body mass index, limb circumferences and blood pressure cuff fit in bariatric surgical patients

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and upper and lower arm as well as lower leg circumferences and the frequency of correct blood pressure (BP) cuff fit. We explored recommendations for the most likely BP cuff size and location for...

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Main Authors: R Schumann, O Alyamani, A Viswanath, I Bonney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2016;volume=10;issue=2;spage=182;epage=186;aulast=Schumann