Validation of oscillometric noninvasive blood pressure measurement devices using simulators

Amoore, JN; Lemesre, Y; Murray, I; Vacher, E; Miekee, S; King, ST; Smith, FE; Murray, A

doi:10.1097/MBP.0b013e3280b10bd8

Validation of oscillometric noninvasive blood pressure measurement devices using simulators

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Fiona Smith, Emeritus Professor Alan Murray ORCiD

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Abstract

Oscillometric noninvasive blood pressure devices measure blood pressure using an indirect method and proprietary algorithms and hence require validation in clinical trials. Clinical trials are, however, expensive and give contradictory results, and validated devices are not accurate in all patient groups. Simulators that regenerate oscillometric waveforms promise an alternative to clinical trials provided they include sufficient physiological and pathological oscillometric waveforms. Simulators should also improve the understanding of the oscillometric method. © 2007 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.