Appendix 3 Connecting the patient
A3.1 Using finger cuffs
Proper finger cuff application is critical to the success of the Finapres Nova finger
arterial pressure measurement. Therefore read the following sections about finger
cuff selection, handling and application with care!
A3.1.1 Finger cuff selection
There are 3 different finger cuff sizes: small (S), medium (M) and large (L). Each
size has its own color. The finger cuff(s) should be applied to the middle phalanx
of one or two fingers, depending on the selected finger switching interval. The
best results can be gained with the middle and ring finger (combination), but the
index finger can be used equally well in most cases.
The pre-formed conical finger cuffs are not designed for application to the thumb.
However, you may apply the finger cuff to the thumb when it is impossible to
measure finger arterial pressure on any other finger.
Select the proper finger cuff size by using the table below or by using the Cuff
Size Guide. When in doubt, use the smaller size finger cuff.
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