A disposable blood pressure cuff. An assessment of its accuracy.

Dodd, F M; Armstrong, P; Ray, D C; Scott, D H · Anaesthesia · 1990

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

An empty 500-ml infusion bag was used as the cuff for a Lifestat 100 oscillotonometer. The systolic and mean blood pressures obtained in 40 subjects were not significantly different from those measured with a standard cuff. The diastolic pressure was unrelated between the two cuffs. The empty bag is a cheap and hygienic option in patients who present a high infection risk.

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