Key result
DINAMAP automated BP devices consistently skip specific systolic values due to a proprietary algorithm.
Observational
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The DINAMAP automated blood pressure device has a proprietary algorithm that systematically skips certain systolic blood pressure and pulse values, which clinicians and researchers should be aware of when interpreting data.
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Clinicians should verify DINAMAP systolic values near thresholds; leaves open reliability of prior data from these devices.
Rose et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Blood pressure measurement. DINAMAP automated blood pressure measurement was evaluated on Skip pattern in measurement values. DINAMAP automated blood pressure devices consistently skipped specific systolic blood pressure values (e.g., 120, 130, 140 mm Hg) due to a proprietary algorithm, with no skip pattern for diastolic BP.
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