Which of the following shall be seen with use of a small size BP cuff?: (A) False elevation of BP, (B) Falsely low value of BP, (C) Cancels the effect of calcified aeries, (D) Increases trans-arm impedance
Answer is A. False elevation of BP is seen with use of small cuff Blood Pressure Cuff size Bladder width >= 40% of mid-arm circumference. Bladder length 80-100% of arm circumference.