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Differences between handwritten and automatic blood pressure records.

R I Cook1, J S McDonald, E Nunziata

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus, 43210-1228.

Anesthesiology
|September 1, 1989
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Automated blood pressure recordings show significant differences compared to handwritten records, with higher highs and lower lows. Discrepancies may stem from unobserved readings or memory recall bias in manual entries.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Accurate blood pressure monitoring is critical in patient care.
  • Manual and automated methods for recording vital signs may introduce variability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare blood pressure values recorded manually versus those generated electromechanically.
  • To identify potential discrepancies and their sources between the two recording methods.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of 46 paired handwritten and automated blood pressure records.
  • Statistical evaluation of recorded pressure values, including highest, lowest, and extreme determinations.

Main Results:

  • Substantial differences observed between handwritten and automated blood pressure records.

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  • Automated records exhibited higher maximum and lower minimum pressures than handwritten ones.
  • 37% of records showed at least three automated readings significantly exceeding handwritten extremes; no handwritten diastolic pressure exceeded 110 mmHg.

    • Conclusions:

    • Electromechanical blood pressure recording methods yield different results compared to handwritten entries.
    • Discrepancies may be attributed to unobserved automated readings, memory recall errors, or recording bias.