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How to find and use validated blood pressure measuring devices
Dean S Picone1, Raj Padwal2, George S Stergiou3
1Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. dean.picone@utas.edu.au.
Journal of Human Hypertension
|July 1, 2022
Summary
Most consumer blood pressure measuring devices (BPMDs) lack clinical validation, risking inaccurate readings. This review highlights resources for finding validated BPMDs and discusses challenges in device selection for accurate blood pressure monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Medical Device Technology
- Clinical Validation
Background:
- Automated arm-cuff blood pressure measuring devices (BPMDs) are clinically recommended for accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement.
- A significant number of globally available consumer BPMDs lack proper clinical validation, leading to potential inaccuracies.
- Inaccurate BP measurements from non-validated devices can result in misdiagnosis and improper patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available resources for identifying clinically validated BPMDs across different global regions.
- To analyze the differences and commonalities among various validated device lists.
- To identify current challenges and gaps in the availability and accessibility of validated BPMDs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of validated device lists and validation protocols.
- Comparative analysis of identified validated device databases and resources.
- Synthesis of information on device validation standards and regional availability.
Main Results:
- Multiple resources exist for locating validated BPMDs, but accessibility and comprehensiveness vary by region.
- Differences in validation methodologies and reporting criteria exist across various validated device lists.
- Gaps remain in global access to validated BPMDs and standardized validation information.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians and consumers should prioritize using validated BPMDs to ensure accurate BP measurement.
- Efforts are needed to improve the standardization and global accessibility of validated BPMD lists.
- Proper usage guidelines for validated BPMDs are essential for reliable clinical outcomes.
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