Accurate Readings are Vital

Evidence suggests that manual single-reading methods may not be sufficient for identifying and diagnosing hypertension. Mitigating factors may include white coat hypertension, among others¹

Blood pressure averaging has been shown to reduce the misdiagnosis of hypertension by up to 56%.² Select vital signs monitors feature automated blood pressure averaging, and are classified for unattended use. That means clinicians can leave the room while blood pressure is measured—helping to reduce the risk of white coat hypertension without impacting accuracy.

To avoid data entry errors, choose a digital vital signs monitor that has the ability to connect with top EMRs, which can send accurate, timely vital signs data to your EMR with the tap of a button. No manual data entry required.

Under- or overestimating blood pressure by as little as 5 mmHg can lead clinicians to incorrectly rule in or out hypertension. The ramifications could include improper medication, unnecessary costs and negative psychological reactions.³

Opt for a vital signs monitor that records exact measurements and sends them directly to the EMR for more accurate documentation.

Hearing levels and other environmental factors can impact the accuracy of manual readings.⁴ Hearing loss may lead to misreading the Korotkoff sounds at systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.⁵

Select a digital vital signs monitor that can take a full set of automated patient vitals in under a minute⁶, and help standardize clinical technique across practitioners.