Automatic indirect sphygmomanometry.
After discussing the different methods of indirect blood pressure measurement the paper describes the fully automatic indirect blood pressure measuring apparatus, Type AVM-2 and AVM-4, development in Hungary. Experience gained using these instruments is reported and the requirements for this type of instrument outlined. Finally the paper discusses the most important characteristics of this equipment.
D001331:Automation; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D010992:Plethysmography, Impedance; D014465:Ultrasonics