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Standard Blood Pressure Kit and Cuffs
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Price: From $9.95 to $119.50
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This Standard Blood Pressure Kit is a traditional type with stethoscope, pressure gauge, squeeze bulb, vinyl carrying case, and instructions. Instructions are important for anyone who has not taken blood pressure readings in the past. The kit also includes a standard-sized cuff for upper arms measuring from 10-14 inches in circumference, intended for the average adult (or larger child). For upper arms measuring more than 14 inches around, you should order a larger cuff at the same time you order the kit. Most Amplestuff customers need sizes L, XL, or XXL. Measure your arm with a cloth tape measure, or with a string or ribbon, and then measure the string or ribbon with a ruler or yardstick. Please refer to the following chart:
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Circumference of upper arm
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Order cuff size: |
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13 - 19 inches |
L |
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17 - 26 inches |
XL |
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26 - 35 inches |
XXL |
The Deluxe cuffs are tapered to fit better, and include "stays" to help keep their shape on very large arms. They may also be more comfortable for some patients. Made in USA.
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PLEASE NOTE ! |
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For use at home, all cuffs must be used with a standard blood pressure kit (or squeeze bulb and pressure gauge), sold separately. These cuffs will not work with a digital kit. The cuffs do not include a kit (or bulb and gauge). If you would like to have a kit (or bulb and gauge) to use with your cuff, please also order them when you order the cuff. |
*Note: Please do not order the deluxe cuff size XXL (or any cuff, for that matter), without measuring your arm first. For the size XXL cuff, your arm must be at least 26 inches around. Don't assume that because you are a very large person, you need the largest size cuff!
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Why Buy a Deluxe Cuff (size XL or XXL)? |
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For those with arms between 19" and 26" around, standard (economy) XL cuffs will permit the same readings to be taken as the deluxe XL cuffs, except that the deluxe cuffs have the following advantages for some people, due to their tapered shape:
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They are a better fit for some upper arms, especially those whose circumference varies greatly from the top of the arm to the elbow–perhaps half of our customers who purchase an XL cuff. |
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Because of the better fit, they can be less painful for such people, if they usually experience discomfort when a regular cuff is inflated on their arm. |
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The above is especially true for some people with very high blood pressure, for whom the cuff must be inflated to a much higher pressure before the upper reading can be taken. |
However, for most people, a standard cuff works well, and they do not experience any discomfort, or their discomfort is not enough to justify the much higher price of the deluxe cuffs.
Finally, there is no XXL standard economy cuff manufactured for arms larger than 26". For such people, the deluxe XXL cuff is the only one available. Without this cuff, blood pressure measurements can only be taken on the forearm--a valid method if done properly, but one that some healthcare professionals prefer not to use because they are not very familiar with it. When the forearm method is used, usually the standard economy cuff (size L) is the best fit. |
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