Why the study?
Does the Braun BP 3550 wrist blood pressure device accurately measure blood pressure compared to a mercury sphygmomanometer in adults?
Population
33 adults over 30 years of age with randomly distributed arm circumferences
Comparison
Blood pressure measurement using the Braun BP… vs Blood pressure measurement using a mercury…
Design
Other
Authors
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Device meets accuracy standards supporting adult use; leaves open performance at higher systolic pressures.
Does the Braun BP 3550 wrist blood pressure device accurately measure blood pressure compared to a mercury sphygmomanometer in adults?
The Braun BP 3550 wrist blood pressure device meets International Protocol criteria for accuracy and can be recommended for use in adults, though accuracy may decrease at higher systolic pressures.
Ilman et al. (2007) studied this question.
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