Automated Blood Pressure (Oscillometric Technique)

Validated Oscillometric Device

Equipment

Value	Label
Automated Blood Pressure Monitor	NAME
Blood Pressure Monitor	TYPE
Omron M3	BRAND
-	SKU
https://www.protocols.io	LINK

Follow the Steps below to help prepare your PPC for measurement:

• The patient’s back and legs should be supported with legs uncrossed and feet resting on a firm surface

• The patient’s arms should be bare to the shoulder the arm should be supported at heart level.

• The appropriate cuff should be selected by measuring the arm circumference at the midpoint of the upper arm which is the half way point between the acromion and the olecranon processes.

• After choosing the correct cuff based upon the sizing, it should be wrapped around the arm approximately 2cm above the crease of the elbow, with the mid line of the cuff placed directly over the brachial artery.

• The cuff should be tight, but you should still be able to fit two fingers underneath the bottom of the cuff.

1. Ensure you are familiar with the guidelines from the manufacturer of how to use the blood pressure device.

2. Use the appropriate button or function to start the blood pressure measurement.

3. Blood pressure should be taken twice, with at least one-minute in-between measurements.

4. This should be conducted without talking to the individual in-between measurements

Blood pressure should be taken in a quiet room.

• Blood pressure should not be taken if the individual has recently engaged within physical activity, used tobacco, ingested caffeine or eating within the last 30 minutes.

Blood pressure readings can be categorised by the following criteria (ACSM):

A	B	C
Normal	<120	<80
Prehypertension	120-139	80-89
Stage 1 Hypertension	140-159	90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension	>160	>100

Table 1: Normative blood pressure data provided by ACSM