Key result
Cuff size and placement significantly affect estimated systolic and diastolic blood pressures, allowing for the identification of improperly applied cuffs that cause misleading measurements.
Why the study?
Does cuff size and placement affect the accuracy of indirect blood pressure measurement?
Does cuff size and placement affect the accuracy of indirect blood pressure measurement?
Cuff size and placement significantly affect the accuracy of oscillometric blood pressure measurements, highlighting the importance of proper cuff application.
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Urges proper cuff technique to avoid erroneous readings; leaves open whether automated detection alters hypertension management.
Mersich et al. (2009) studied Blood pressure measurement. Cuff size and placement was evaluated on Estimated systolic and diastolic pressures. Cuff size and placement significantly affect estimated systolic and diastolic blood pressures, allowing for the identification of improperly applied cuffs that cause misleading measurements.
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