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Evaluation of Blood Pressure Measurement and Agreement in an Academic Health Sciences Center
The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 05/04/2012
Minor DS et al. – Concordance of measured SBP between the site personnel and trained observer was less than optimal. Several areas for improvement were identified. Routine calibration and use of system–wide standardized equipment, establishment of BP measurement protocols, and periodic technique and equipment recertification can be addressed in future quality initiatives.