Key result
Inverting the blood pressure cuff during measurement showed agreement with the standard protocol, with all observed mean differences in systolic and diastolic BP being <5 mmHg across postures.
Why the study?
Accurate and precise measurement is essential for diagnosing hypertension, but whether inverting the cuff bladder causes significant changes in blood pressure readings was unknown.
Does inverting the cuff bladder affect blood pressure readings compared to standard cuff positioning in outpatient individuals?
Population
540 individuals consecutively recruited from outpatient clinics
Comparison
Inverted cuff protocol vs standard protocol across sitting, standing, and supine postures
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Cuff inversion may be interchangeable in outpatients; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=540)
Does inverting the cuff bladder affect blood pressure readings compared to standard cuff positioning in outpatient individuals?
Inverting the blood pressure cuff bladder does not significantly alter blood pressure readings compared to standard positioning, suggesting the two methods can be used interchangeably.
Aliyu et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Blood pressure measurement (n=540). Inverted cuff protocol vs. Standard cuff protocol was evaluated on Mean difference in systolic and diastolic BP. Inverting the blood pressure cuff during measurement showed agreement with the standard protocol, with all observed mean differences in systolic and diastolic BP being <5 mmHg across postures.
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