Automatic Blood Pressure Devices for Clinical Use with Children

The following devices have passed a validation study in normotensive children. As they have not been tested with hypertensive children they are considered to be questionable in this category.

Device / Grade	Cost (rrp) (incl VAT)	Cuff sizes (cm)	Weight (g)	Dimensions (l x w x h, mm)	Number/type of batteries
Datascope Accutorr Plus¹ See also BP Devices for Clinical Use (Adults) International Protocol	£1756.65	Children (13.8-21.5) Standard adults (27.5-36.5) Large adults (35-46)	5000	190 x 270 x 210	12V rechargeable SLA or 10.8V rechargeable lithium ion
Omron 705-IT² (HEM-759- E [EU]) See also BP Devices for Clinical and Home Use (Adults) International Protocol	£169.95 (Feb 2008)	Small adult (17-22) Standard adult (22-32) Large adult (32-42)	380	177 x 115 x 71	4 x AA Battery

Distributors

Datascope Medical Co Ltd
Lakeview Court
Ermine Business Park
Huntingdon, Cambs
PE29 6XR
Tel. 01480 423600
Fax. 01480 423638
Web: http://www.datascope.com

Omron Healthcare (UK) Limited
Opal Drive
Fox Milne,
Milton Keynes
MK15 0DG
Tel: 0870 750 2771
Fax: 0870 750 2772
Email: info.omronhealthcare.uk@eu.omron.com
Web: www.omron-healthcare.com

References

Sik-Nin Wong, Rita Yn Tz Sung and Lettie Chuk-Kwan Leung. Validation of three oscillometric blood pressure devices against auscultatory mercury sphygmomanometer in children. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2006, 11:281-291
Stergiou GS, Yiannes NG and Rarra, VC. Validation of the Omron 705-IT oscillometric device for home blood pressure measurement in children and adolescents: The Arsakion School Study. Blood Pressure Monitoring 6006, 11:229-234