Key result
One-piece blood pressure cuffs yielded significantly lower mean readings than 2-piece cuffs using auscultatory (difference -2.4/-1.5 mm Hg) and oscillometric (-4.4/-3.3 mm Hg) methods (P<0.0001).
Why the study?
Does a 1-piece blood pressure cuff provide different blood pressure measurements compared to a standard 2-piece cuff in adults?
Population
Consenting subjects aged ≥18 years with blood pressure levels between 80-220/50-120 mm Hg and arm…
Comparison
1-piece Welch Allyn blood pressure cuff vs Baum 2-piece blood pressure cuff
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Cuff type may affect BP classification; leaves open need for standardization and outcome validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=173)
Does a 1-piece blood pressure cuff provide different blood pressure measurements compared to a standard 2-piece cuff in adults?
Effect estimate: MD -2.4/-1.5 mm Hg (Phase 1) and -4.4/-3.3 mm Hg (Phase 2)
p-value: p=<0.0001
One-piece blood pressure cuffs yield significantly lower blood pressure readings than traditional two-piece cuffs, particularly with oscillometric devices, which may impact clinical decision-making.
Ringrose et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Blood pressure measurement (n=173). 1-piece Welch Allyn cuff vs. Baum 2-piece cuff was evaluated on Mean blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) (MD -2.4/-1.5 mm Hg (Phase 1) and -4.4/-3.3 mm Hg (Phase 2), p=<0.0001). One-piece blood pressure cuffs yielded significantly lower mean readings than 2-piece cuffs using auscultatory (difference -2.4/-1.5 mm Hg) and oscillometric (-4.4/-3.3 mm Hg) methods (P<0.0001).
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