sphygmomanometer

How Does Oscillometric Blood Pressure Work?

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How Does Oscillometric Blood Pressure Work? Oscillometric machines usually use the maximum volume change as an indication of the average of the systolic and diastolic BP within the artery. By combining this average with the rate of change of the pressure wave, the machines then use a variety of algorithms to estimate the systolic and

What Devices Measure Blood Pressure?

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What Devices Measure Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure monitor. It consists of an inflatable cuff that’s wrapped around your arm, roughly level with your heart, and a monitoring device that measures the cuff’s pressure. What is the best device for measuring blood pressure? Best Overall: OMRON Platinum Blood