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CritterCuff™/RamseyCuff™ Information
The Ramsey Medical, Inc. CritterCuffs and the larger sized RamseyCuffs are designed specifically to be
used with petMAP devices. Using any other brand of cuffs may result in inaccurate BP readings, or even
a failure to function, and is strongly discouraged for these reasons.
It is important to have the proper size cuff and the proper snug fit. Improper size and a loose cuff
application on the limb will result in inaccurate BP readings or even a failure to determine the BP.
CUFF SIZE
Choose a cuff whose width is approximately 42-50% of the circumference of the leg or tail of the animal.
Best results and accuracy will be achieved by using a cuff size where the cuff’s index line is in the
“OPTIMUM zone” marked on the cuff by dotted lines. If this is not possible, NEVER exceed the solid
boundary lines!
CUFF FIT
The cuff should fit “snug tight”, i.e., tight enough to get all of the air out of the cuff (attach cuff to animal
BEFORE attaching the cuff hose to the petMAP+II), and tight enough so that it will not slip off of the
limb. However, the cuff should not be so tight that it hurts the animal or is so tight it functions as a
tourniquet when not inflated. The proper size cuff for the limb chosen and its “snug tight” application
are absolutely essential if good results are to be achieved! Remember also to set petMAP + for species
and cuff site before use, but always before recording readings on the animal’s chart.
When wrapping the cuff around the animal’s limb, the index line should fall between the two
“OPTIMUM zone” dotted lines, as shown, but NEVER out of the solid boundary lines.
INDEX
OPTIMUM
zone
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