Comparison of Blood Pressure Monitors
Author Information
Author(s): Harihar V Hegde, Rajashekar R Mudaraddi, Vijay G Rao, P Raghavendra
Primary Institution: SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare the accuracy of blood pressure measurements obtained by two different clinical monitors.
Conclusion
Criticare 8100E nGenuity and Datex Ohmeda GE S/5 were equally accurate in measuring systolic and diastolic BP, while the former recorded significantly higher mean BP and was faster.
Supporting Evidence
- Monitor-2 recorded significantly higher mean BP compared to both observers.
- Monitor-2 required significantly less time to obtain BP measurement.
- Both monitors were equally accurate in measuring systolic and diastolic BP.
Takeaway
The study looked at two machines that measure blood pressure and found that one was faster and gave a higher average reading.
Methodology
Patients aged 18-60 were included, and blood pressure measurements were taken using two different monitors and compared.
Limitations
The study did not involve extremes of age or blood pressures where NIBP monitors are known to be less accurate.
Participant Demographics
40 patients (24 males and 16 females) aged 37.5 ± 11.7 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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