Determination of accuracy in neonates for non-invasive blood pressure device using an improved algorithm
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Published on: January 27, 2023
Robert M Nelson1, Andrea D Stebor, Catherine M Groh
1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Tampa 33606-3309, USA. rnelson@med.usf.edu
Background:
New software (SuperSTAT(R) algorithm) with enhancements aimed at shorter determination times was developed for a non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) device and a clinical evaluation was conducted to verify accuracy.
Objective:
To determine the accuracy of the new algorithm according to ANSI/AAMI SP10-1992 and SP10A-1996 American National Standard for Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers.
Methods:
The blood pressure values obtained from the test device were compared to the intra-arterial blood pressure reference standard (IBP).
Results:
The NIBP and IBP comparisons for systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure met the 1992 ANSI/AAMI accuracy standards by being within a mean difference of +/- 5 mmHg and standard deviation of < or = 8 mmHg.
Conclusion:
Non-invasive blood pressure determinations taken with the new algorithm, developed to provide greater patient comfort due to faster determinations, were accurate when compared to neonatal IBP.
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