Working Group on Blood Pressure Monitoring of the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol for validation of blood pressure measuring devices in adults

Key Points

• The aim is to establish a rigorous protocol for validating blood pressure measuring devices for adults.
• Developed an international protocol for blood pressure device validation.
• Encompassed criteria for device accuracy and reliability assessment.
• Collaborated with experts from the European Society of Hypertension.
• Defined specific standards and criteria for device validation.
• Identified key factors affecting accuracy in blood pressure measurement.