Accurate vascular assessment is critical in wound care. ABPI testing, though historically underused, is a cornerstone of ...

To prepare to measure the ABI, have the patient rest quietly for at least 5 minutes. Always use appropriately sized cuffs for each limb. For the ankle, the adult (12 cm) cuff fits most patients.

It also includes the ankle brachial index test you have been asked ... The cuff will also be used to measure the blood pressure in each of your ankles. The technician will also be using a hand ...