Mowell MUAC Medical Measuring Tape

Description

Product Description

Mowell MUAC Medical Measuring Tape is a non-stretch measuring tape designed to measure Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). It helps healthcare professionals assess arm circumference and identify nutritional risk during child health and nutrition assessments.

Made from durable non-stretch PVC material, the tape features a clear printed scale and colour-coded sections for easy measurement and interpretation. Its flexible design allows the tape to fit securely around the arm while supporting consistent measurements.

Key Features of MUAC Medical Measuring Tape

• MUAC Measurement: Designed for mid-upper arm circumference assessment.
• Non-Stretch PVC: Helps provide consistent measurements without stretching.
• Colour-Coded Scale: Green, yellow, and red sections help identify measurement ranges.
• Easy to Read: Clear printed scale with 1 mm graduation.
• Wide Measurement Range: Measures from 5.5 cm to 45.5 cm.
• Durable Printing: Printed scale and colours can withstand commercially available cleaning products.
• Easy to Use: Loop the tape around the arm and pass the tail through the appropriate opening.
• Secure Fit: Pull the tape snugly against the arm without applying excessive pressure.
• Child Assessment: The smaller opening can be used when measuring a child’s arm.

How to Use the Mowell MUAC Tape

1. Loop the tape around the child’s arm at the appropriate measurement point.
2. Insert the thinner tail of the tape through the opening near the reading window.
3. For children, use the smaller rectangular opening when applicable.
4. Pull the tape snugly so there is no slack, but avoid tightening it enough to cause discomfort or skin pressure.
5. Read the measurement shown in the window between the two arrows.

Colour-Coded Measurement

• Loop the tape around their arm, running the small tail end through the hole. Insert the thinner tail of the tape through the opening on the other side of the tape (close to the reading window) so it forms a loop around the child’s arm. Most TALC tapes have 2 rectangular openings, so select the smallest one for a child.
• Pull the tape snug against the child’s arm. Holding the tail of the tape in your right hand, pull it so there’s no slack on the tape. It should be tight but not so tight that it causes a skin problem.

Record the value that shows in the window between the 2 arrows. The opposite side of the tape’s larger end will have an opening with 2 arrows on either side of it. Hold this end against the tape and hold it flat to get an accurate reading. The colors on the tape correspond to the following results:

• Green: 135 mm or above (normal)
• Yellow: 125 mm to 134 mm (at risk)
• Orange: 110 mm to 124 mm (moderate malnutrition)
• Red: less than 110 mm (severe malnutrition)