Welch Allyn FlexiPortTM blood pressure cuffs replaced all Welch Allyn durable and disposable blood pressure cuffs. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about FlexiPort cuffs.
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Q: How do I apply FlexiPort cuffs to patients?
A: FlexiPort cuffs have a reverse orientation compared with traditional blood pressure cuffs. The following tutorial will give you an overview as to how it works.
Watch the tutorial.
Q: How do I connect FlexiPort cuffs to my devices?
A: This tutorial will give you instruction as to how you can connect FlexiPort cuffs to nearly any device in your facility.
Watch the tutorial.
Q: Why did Welch Allyn make changes to their blood pressure cuffs?
A: Welch Allyn's new FlexiPort cuffs have removable tubing that allows users to change the cuff configuration easily and quickly. Following are the benefits of this feature:
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Simple cuff changes - Saves time and reduces confusion
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Flexibility to use one cuff on virtually any device- reducing part numbers and inventory
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Rotatable Tubing improves patient comfort and helps prevent tube kinks.
Q: What changes were made?
A: The following changes were made to Welch Allyn Blood Pressure Cuffs:
| Previous Blood Pressure Cuff |
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| FlexiPortTM Reusable Blood Pressure Cuff |
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FlexiPort disposable cuffs have the same changes as reusable cuffs, without the rounded corners.
Q: Why is the cuff different to apply than my previous cuff?
A: Most blood pressure readings are taken on patients' left arms. When traditional cuffs are applied properly, the tubing ends up under the patient's arm. This can be uncomfortable for patients and make accessing the cuff tubing difficult for clinicians. When FlexiPort cuffs are applied properly to patient's left arms, the port and tubing is located near the top of the bicep making it easy to access the tubing and this relocated port provides improved comfort for the patient.
Q: Will Welch Allyn's previous cuffs still be available?
A: No, the new FlexiPort cuffs will replace all non-neonatal one-piece blood pressure cuffs. The previous cuff style will only be available for a very limited time from Welch Allyn's distributors.
Q: What are the part numbers for the new FlexiPort Cuffs?
A: This chart summarizes the part numbers for new FlexiPort cuffs.
Q: What is the new part on the side of the cuff that the tube connects to?
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All FlexiPort cuffs have a port built into the cuff that allows users to attach different tube and connectors to the cuff. This provides the flexibility to use one cuff on many different types of blood pressure devices.
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