Sphygmomanometers for Clinical Use
| MANUAL DEVICES | AUTOMATED DEVICES | FINGER DEVICES |
The following tables are lists of currently available Mercury, Aneroid and Non-Mercury Manual Sphygmomanometers, Automated Devices for Clinical Use and Finger Devices for Clinial Measurement. Discontinued devices are shown on a separate table. A complete list of all devices is available on our Device Index.
Manual Devices
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| Device |
Mode |
AAMI |
BHS |
ESH |
Circumstance |
Recommendation Ref |
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| A&D UM-101 |
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Pass |
Without use of "Mark" button |
Recommended 7 |
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Fail |
With use of "Mark" button |
Not Recommended 7 |
| Accoson Greenlight 300 |
Electronic Display |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended 1 |
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| Heine Gamma G7 |
Aneroid |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended 6 |
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| Heine Gamma XXL-LF |
Aneroid |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended 6 |
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| Microlife WatchBP Office |
Electronic |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended 8 |
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| PMS Mandaus |
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Pass |
A/A |
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Abstract; Protocol violation |
Questionable 2 |
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Pass |
Minor adjustments |
Recommended 5 |
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| PyMaH Mercury |
Hg |
Pass |
A/A |
NA |
At rest |
Recommended 3 |
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| Welch-Allyn Maxi Stabil 3 |
Aneroid |
Pass |
A/A |
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Small recruitment violation |
Recommended 4 |
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References for Validation of Manual Devices
| 1 |
Graves JW, Tibor M, Murtagh B, Klein L, Sheps SG. The Accoson Greenlight 300 - the first non-automated mercury-free blood pressure measurement device to pass the International Protocol for blood pressure measuring devices in adults Blood Press Monit 2004;9:13-17 |
| 2 |
Shabeeh H, Cuckson AC, Jones C, Randhawa M, Shennan AH. Validation of a non-mercury digital auscultatory blood
pressure measuring device: the PMS Mandaus.[dabl® Educational Trust regrets that full details are missing]S.233 (Abstract) |
| 3 |
O'Brien E, Mee F, Atkins N, O'Malley K. Inaccuracy of seven popular sphygmomanometers for home-measurement of blood pressure. J Hypertens 1990;8:621-634. |
| 4 |
Reinders A, Jones C, Cuckson A, Shennan A, The Maxi Stabil 3: Validation of an aneroid device according to a modified British Hypertension Society protocol. Blood Press Monit 2003;8:83-89 |
| 5 |
Wilton A, Shabeeh H, Cuckson C, Shennan AH. Validation of a non-mercury digital auscultatory device with manual pressure registration (PMS Mandaus) Blood Press Monit 2006;11:161-164 |
| 6 |
Dorigatti F, Bonso E, Zanier A, Palatini P. Validation of Heine Gamma G7 (G5) and XXL-LF aneroid devices for blood pressure measurement Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:29-33 |
| 7 |
Stergiou GS, Giovas PP, Gkinos CP, Tzamouranis DG. Validation of the A&D UM-101 professional hybrid device for office blood pressure measurement according to the International Protocol Blood Pressure Monitoring 2008;13:37-42 |
| 8 |
Stergiou GS, Tzamouranis D, Protogerou A, Nasothimiou E, Kapralos C. Validation of the Microlife Watch BP Office professional device for office blood pressure measurement according to the International protocol Blood Press Monit 2008;13:299-303 |
Automated Devices for Clinical Use
For a complete list of devices see our Device Index and for discontinued devices see our Discontinued Devices Index.
| Device |
Mode |
AAMI |
BHS |
ESH |
Circumstance |
Recommendation Ref |
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| A&D TM-2564G |
Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
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Serious protocol violations |
Questionable 18 |
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BpTRU
BPM-100
BPM-300 |
Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
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At rest. Pressure ranges |
Recommended 5, 6 |
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| Pass |
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Children |
Questionable 12 |
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| Pass |
A/A |
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Mixed adult/paediatric population
Protocol Violations
Should have used 1990 instead of 1993 BHS criteria but still A/A |
Questionable 13 |
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BpTRU
(unspecified) |
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Pass Ad Hoc Protocol;
Abstract |
Questionable 14 |
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| Colin 8800C |
Osc |
Pass |
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AAMI only |
Questionable 23 |
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| Colin Pressmate BP10 |
Osc |
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Pass |
Abstract only |
Questionable 31 |
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| CVProfilor DO-2020 |
Dynamic linear deflation, Osc & Acoustic |
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New methodology, Passed Ad-hoc protocol |
Questionable 9 |
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| Datascope Accutorr Plus |
Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
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At rest |
Recommended 1 |
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| Pass |
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Trimline cuff replacement, at rest, protocol variation |
Questionable 17 |
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Pass |
Children. Adaptation of protocol along BHS guidelines. |
Recommended 22 |
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DiaTecne
PulsePen |
Tonometry |
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Abstract;
Pass ad hoc protocol;
Developer assessment |
Questionable 16 |
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| Dinamap ProCare |
Osc |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended 21 |
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| Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
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At rest |
Recommended 24 |
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| Dinamap ProCare-120 |
Osc |
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Fail |
Children. Adaptation of protocol along BHS guidelines. |
Not Recommended 22 |
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G-Care Electronics
SP-800 |
Osc |
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Pass |
Abstract Only |
Questionable 29 |
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| Hartmann Tensoval duo control |
Aus & Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
Pass |
Auscultatory validation only |
Recommended 30 |
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| HoMedics BPA-300 |
Aus & Osc |
Pass |
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Sample size well over 85. Low mean BP |
Questionable 25 |
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| Lohmeier B-606 |
Osc |
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Pass |
Abstract |
Questionable 4 |
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| Microlife WatchBP O3 3MZ0 |
Osc |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended FTS |
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| Microlife WatchBP Office |
Osc |
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Pass |
At rest |
Recommended 33 |
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| Omron 705IT |
Osc |
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Pass |
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Recommended 20 |
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| Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
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Minor recruitment modification |
Recommended 19 |
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| Osc |
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Pass |
Children and adolescents. Reasonable adaptation of protocol. |
Recommended 3 |
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| Omron 725 CIC |
Osc |
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Ad Hoc Protocol. Pointless study |
None 26 |
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| Omron 907 |
Osc |
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Pass |
Data analysed according to IP proposal only |
Questionable 10 |
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| Pass |
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At rest; AAMI only, Recruitment violation |
Questionable 11 |
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| Aus & Osc |
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Pass |
Elderly Population. Mode not stated. |
Recommended 27 |
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Omron M4-I |
Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
Pass |
705IT Equivalence |
Recommended E15 |
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| Primo RACD |
Radial artery compression |
(Pass) |
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RAL catheter in ICU. Limited sample. Device "shows promise" (Authors). |
Questionable 32 |
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| Spengler Tensionic Mod EPS 112 |
Osc |
Pass |
B/A |
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At rest; Abstract |
Questionable 2 |
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| Terumo ES-H55 |
Osc
Double-cuff |
Pass |
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Manufacturer Assessment |
Questionable 15 |
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| Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs |
Osc |
Pass? |
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Only Method 1 completed. Ages 5-77 |
None 28 |
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| Welch Allyn 'Vital Signs' |
Osc |
Pass |
A/A |
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At rest. Pressure ranges |
Recommended 7 |
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| Fail |
C/D |
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At rest. |
Not Recommended 8 |
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Fail |
Children. Adaptation of protocol along BHS guidelines. |
Not Recommended 22 |
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References for Validation of Automated Devices for Clinical Use
| 1 |
Anwar YA, Tendler BE, McCabe EJ, Mansoor GA, White WB. Evaluation of the Datascope Accutorr Plus according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Blood Press Monit 1998;3:339-346 |
| 2 |
Bobrie G, Battaglia C. Assessment of Tensionic Mod EPS 112 semi-automatic device of blood pressure measurement (Manufactured by Spengler - France) J Hypertens 1999:17 (suppl 3):S22-S23. Abstract |
| 3 |
Stergiou GS, Yiannes NG, Rarra VC. Validation of the Omron 705IT oscillometric device for home blood pressure measurement in children and adolescents: The Arsakion School Study Blood Pressure Monitoring 2006,11:229-234 |
| 4 |
Pujol E, Jimenez L, Estrada D, de la Sierra A. Accuracy of the automated oscillometric device Lohmeier B-606 for measurement of blood pressure in hospitals AJH 2002;15:74 A (Abstract) |
| 5 |
Mattu GS, Perry TL, Wright JM. Comparison of the oscillometric blood pressure monitor (BPM-100Beta) with the auscultatory mercury sphygmomanometer Blood Press Monit 2001;6:153-159 |
| 6 |
Wright JM, Mattu GS, Perry TL, Gelfer M, Strange KD, Zorn A, Chen Y. Validation of a new algorithm for the BPM-100 electronic oscillometric office blood pressure monitor Blood Press Monit 2001;6:161-165 |
| 7 |
Jones CR, Taylor K, Poston L, Shennan AH. Validation of the Welch Allyn 'Vital Signs' oscillometric blood pressure monitor J Hum Hypertens 2001;15:191-195 |
| 8 |
Braam RL, de Maat CHA, Thien TH. Accuracy of the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 52000 Blood Pressure Measuring Device J Hypertens 2001;19 (suppl 2):S24 (Abstract) |
| 9 |
Prisant LM, Resnick LM, Hollenberg SM. Assessment of sequential same arm agreement of blood pressure measurements by a CVProfilor DO-2020TM versus a Baumanometer® mercury sphygmomanometer Blood Press Monit 2001;6:149-152 |
| 10 |
El Assaad MA, Topouchian JA, Darne BM, Asmar RG. Validation of the Omron HEM-907 device for blood pressure measurement Blood Press Monit 2002;7:237-241 |
| 11 |
White WB, Anwar YA. Evaluation of the overall efficacy of the Omron office digital blood pressure HEM-907 monitor in adults Blood Press Monit 2001;6:107-110 |
| 12 |
Mattu GS, Heran BS, Wright JM. Comparison of the automated oscillometric blood pressure monitor (BpTru) with the auscultatory mercury sphygmomanometer in a paediatric population Blood Press Monit 2004;9:39-45 |
| 13 |
Mattu GS, Heran BS, Wright JM. Overall accuracy of the BpTru - an automated electronic blood pressure device Blood Press Monit 2004;9:47-52 |
| 14 |
Graves JW, Nash C, Baily KR, Sheps SG. Utility of an automated blood pressure (BP) measuring device (BPTru) in clinical decision making. American Journal of Hypertension 2003;16(No 5, Part 2):49A (Abstract P-29) |
| 15 |
Tochikubo O, Nishijima K, Ohshige K, Kimura K. Accuracy and applicability of the Terumo ES-H55 double-cuff sphygmomanometer for hospital use Blood Press Monit 2003;8:203-209 |
| 16 |
Salvi P, Lio G, Ricci E, Labat C, Benetos A. Validation of a new hand-held transcutaneous arterial tonometer for a non-invasive evaluation of blood pressure values, pulse wave morphology and central hemodynamic parameters J Hypertens 2004;22 (suppl 1):S130 (Abstract P465) |
| 17 |
White W, Herbst T, Thavarajah S, Giacco S. Clinical evaluation of the Trimline blood pressure cuffs with the Accutorr Plus Monitor Blood Press Monit 2003;8:137-140 |
| 18 |
Kobalava ZD , Kotovskaya YV , Rodionov EV, Moiseev VS. Validation of the TM-2564G device for in-hospital blood pressure measurement Blood Pressure Monitoring 2005;10:333-335 |
| 19 |
Coleman A, Freeman P, Steel S, Shennan A. Validation of the Omron 705IT (HEM-759-E) oscillometric blood pressure monitoring device according to the British Hypertension Society protocol Blood Pressure Monitoring 2006;11:27-32 |
| 20 |
El Assad M, Topouchian J, Asmar R. Evaluation of two devices for self-measurement of blood pressure according to the international protocol: the Omron M5-I and the Omron 705IT Blood Press Monit 2003;8(3):127-133 |
| 21 |
Reinders A, Reggiori F , Shennan AH. Validation of the DINAMAP ProCare blood pressure device according to the international protocol in an adult population Blood Press Monit 2006;11:293-296 |
| 22 |
Wong SN, Sung RYT, Leung LCK. Validation of three oscillometric blood pressure devices against auscultatory mercury sphygmomanometer in children Blood Pressure Monitoring 2006;11:281-291 |
| 23 |
Pergola PE, White CL, Graves JW, Coffey CS, Tonarelli SB, Hart RG, Benavente OR for the SPS3 investigators. Reliability and validity of blood pressure measurement in the Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes study Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:1-8 |
| 24 |
de Greeff A, Reggiori F, Shennan AH. Clinical assessment of the DINAMAP ProCare monitor in an adult population according to the British Hypertension Society Protocol Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:51-55 |
| 25 |
Yarows SA. Accuracy of the HoMedics BPA-300, a home blood pressure monitor using the auscultatory method Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:339-343 |
| 26 |
Fonseca-Reyes S, Cervantes-Munguia R, de Alba-Garcia JG, Parra-Carrillo JZ, Lopez-Maldonado F, Montes-Casillas M. Evaluation and effects of the Omron 725 CIC device for measuring blood pressure in a hypertension clinic Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:321-327 |
| 27 |
Omboni S, Riva I, Giglio I, Caldara G, Groppelli A, Parati G. Validation of the Omron M5-I, R5-I and HEM-907 automated blood pressure monitors in elderly individuals according to the International Protocol of the European Society of Hypertension Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:233-242 |
| 28 |
Alpert BS. Validation of the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs blood pressure device according to the ANSI/AAMI SP10: 2002. Accuracy and cost-efficiency successfully combined Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007;12:345-347 |
| 29 |
Topouchian J, El Feghali R, El Assaad H, Pannier B, Asmar R. Validation of the G-Care Electronics SP-8000 (op. cit. SP-800 ) Device for Blood Pressure Measurement According to the International Validation Protocol Journal of Hypertension 2006;25(suppl 2):S172 (Abstract) |
| 30 |
de Greeff A, Arora J, Hervey S, Liu B, Shennan AH. Accuracy assessment of the Tensoval duo control according to the British and European Hypertension Societies' standards Blood Pressure Monitoring 2008;13:111-116 |
| 31 |
Belghazi J, Rejdych M, Asmar R. Validation of the Omron Pressmate BP10 device for blood pressure measurement according to the international validation protocol J Hypertens 2008;26 (suppl. 1):S487 (Abstract PS34/MON/30) |
| 32 |
Fix ML, Goldstein JN, Listwa TM, Nelson SW, Thomas SH. Comparison of a radial artery compression device with invasive radial artery blood pressure monitoring Blood Press Monit 2008;13:199-203 |
| 33 |
Stergiou GS, Tzamouranis D, Protogerou A, Nasothimiou E, Kapralos C. Validation of the Microlife Watch BP Office professional device for office blood pressure measurement according to the International protocol Blood Press Monit 2008;13:299-303 |
Finger Devices for Clinical Measurement of Blood Pressure
For a complete list of devices see our Device Index and for discontinued devices see our Discontinued Devices Index.
| New to the website |
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| Device |
Mode |
AAMI |
BHS |
ESH |
Circumstance |
Recommendation Ref |
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TNO BIO
Finometer |
Finger |
Fail |
C/D |
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Pregnancy;
Semi-supine;
Protocol adjustments |
Not Recommended 1 |
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| Fail |
C/B |
Normotensive Subgroup |
| Fail |
D/D |
Pre-eclampsia Subgroup |
| Fail |
D/D |
Hypertensive Subgroup |
| Pass |
A/B |
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Abstract; Black Women; Protocol violations; Incorrect sample size |
Questionable 2 |
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References for Validation of Finger Devices for Clinical Measurement of Blood Pressure
| 1 |
Elvan-Taspinar A, UiterKamp LAMS, Sikkema JM, Bots ML, Koomans HA, Bruinse HW, Franx A. Validation and use of the Finometer for blood pressure measurement in normal, hypertensive and pre-eclamptic pregnancy J Hypertension 2003;21:S2053-2060 |
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Schutte AE, Huisman HW, van Rooyen JM, Malan NT, Schutte R. Validation of the Finometer device for measurement of blood pressure in black women. J Human Hypertens 2004;18(2):79-84 Abstract |
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