Blood pressure monitoring
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Blood pressure monitoring · Feb 2006
Reliability of a noninvasive device to measure systemic hemodynamics in hemodialysis patients.
To evaluate the reliability of a noninvasive hemodynamic monitor in hemodialysis patients. ⋯ We conclude that the Dynapulse 500 Guardian has adequate reliability indices in hemodialysis patients.
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Blood pressure monitoring · Feb 2006
Validation of the Omron 705IT (HEM-759-E) oscillometric blood pressure monitoring device according to the British Hypertension Society protocol.
The Omron 705IT (HEM-759-E, Omron Corporation, Kyoto, Japan) is an automated oscillometric upper arm blood pressure monitor for the professional and home use markets. The aim of this study was to validate the accuracy of this device according to the British Hypertension Society and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation SP10 validation criteria. ⋯ The Omron 705IT (HEM-759-E) achieved an 'A/A' performance classification under the British Hypertension Society criteria and passes the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation requirements for the study population. It can be recommended for professional and home-use in an adult population.