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Accuracy of automated finger blood pressure devices
J M Nesselroad1, V A Flacco, D M Phillips
1Quincy Family Practice Residency Program, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, USA.
Background And Objectives:
Automated finger blood pressure devices are marketed to consumers as accurate devices to monitor blood pressure. Our study compared the accuracy of these devices to standard blood pressure cuffs.
Methods:
Three models were purchased and tested against standard cuff measurement. With the patient relaxed and seated for at least 5 minutes, cuff measurement was performed. The blood pressure was then measured by the three finger devices in quick succession.
Results:
No statistically significant correlation was shown between cuff measurement and the finger device measurements.
Conclusions:
Patients should be cautioned that these devices may not be able to perform as they are marketed.