Tensiomètre pour mesurer la pression artérielle.
Designation:
Electronic blood pressure measurement device.
Manufacturer: Various manufacturers (e.g., Omron, Beurer, Braun, etc.).
Main Function:
- Automatic measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate (pulse).
- Detection of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia detection, depending on the model).
- Data storage and tracking within internal memory or via synchronized mobile applications.
Technical Characteristics:
Measurement Method: Oscillometric method.
Digital LCD screen for clear result display.
Measurement Range:
- Pressure: 0 – 300 mmHg.
- Pulse: 40 – 180 beats/min.
Accuracy: ± 3 mmHg (pressure), ± 5% (pulse rate).
Power Supply: AA/AAA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack.
Cuff: Adjustable for the upper arm or wrist (typically 22–42 cm depending on the model).
Additional Features (model dependent): Bluetooth connectivity, multi-user memory profiles, WHO (World Health Organization) blood pressure indicator.
Usage:
- Blood pressure monitoring in medical clinics, at home, or within a sports medicine setting.
- Regular screening and monitoring for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Advantages:
- Simple, quick, and user-friendly operation.
- Provides immediate and precise results.
- Certain models connect to smartphones for long-term health tracking.
- More comfortable and less technique-dependent for the user compared to a manual sphygmomanometer.
Limitations:
- Can be less reliable in patients with severe cardiac arrhythmias.
- Dependency on an electrical power source (batteries/charging).
- Highly sensitive to incorrect cuff positioning or patient movement during the reading.