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Blood Pressure Devices for Use in Special Cases

Device/ Grade	Cost (rrp) (incl VAT)	Cuff sizes (cm)	Weight (g)	Dimensions (l x w x h, mm)	Number/type of batteries
Microlife 3BTO-A(2)¹ Validated for use in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia BHS A/B	Ł59.95 (Apr 2005)	Standard adult (22-32) and Large adult (32-42) cuffs both included to ensure accurate BP measurement in pregnancy as weight and arm circumference increase	430	180 x 114 x 75	4 x AA (included) Mains adaptor available from Microlife at Ł19.95
Microlife WatchBP Home⁷ Validated for use in Pregnancy and Pre-eclampsia BHS A/A	Ł89	Small adult (17-22) Standard adult (22-32) Large adult (32-42)	580	150 x 100 x 50	4 x AA batteries, Mains adaptor available
Omron 637-IT² Wrist Monitor Validated for use in obese adults and the elderly International Protocol	Ł149.95 (Feb 08)	Fits 13.5-21.5	165	79 x 66.5 x 38	2 x AAA Alkaline
Omron 907^2,3 (HEM 907) See also Manual BP Devices for Clinical use and 'Devices for use in Special Cases'. Also validated for use with elderly individuals International Protocol NB This device is recommended to be used in auscultatory mode with ES renal patients during haemodialysis	Ł350.95 (Feb 08)	Small adult (17-22) Standard adult (22-32) Large adult (32-42)	910	139 x 203 x131	AC Adapter (with battery pack)
Omron M6⁴ (HEM-7001-E) Validated for use in adults and obese adults International Protocol	Ł79.99 (Feb 08)	Small adult (17-22) Standard adult (22-32) Large adult (32-42)	355	152 x 122 x 79	4 x AA Batteries
Omron M7⁵ (HEM-780-E) Validated only in adults with arm circ 32-42cm 90 reading memory International Protocol	Ł99.95 (Feb 08)	One size Medium/Large Cuff fits (22-42)	400	165 x 73 x 110	4 x AA batteries A/C Mains adapter available
Omron MIT and M7⁶ Validation accepted for use in pregnancy and preeclampsia against International Protocol criteria only NB details given for M7, the MIT device has various models	Ł99.95 (Feb 08)	One size Medium/Large Cuff fits (22-42)	400	165 x 73 x 110	4 x AA batteries AC Mains adapter available
Omron R5-I³ (HEM-630-E) Wrist monitor Validated for use in elderly individuals International Protocol	Ł99.95	Fits 13.5 – 21.5	65	58 x 49 x 32	2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries

Go to the archive for a list of discontinued approved devices
(NB there are no discontinued devices for use in special cases listed)

Distributors

Tyrrell Healthcare Ltd (Microlife range)
Pinewood
Greenways
Henfield
West Sussex
BN5 9TZ
Tel: 0845 2225123 (local rate call)
Tel: 01273 494401 (24hr answering service)
Fax: 01273 493986
Email: info@tyrrellhealthcare.com
Web: www.tyrrellhealthcare.com (including online ordering)

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

Reinders A, Cuckson AC, Lee JTM, Shennan AH. An accurate automated blood pressure device for use in pregnancy and pre- eclampsia: the Microlife 3BTO-A. BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005, 112, 1-6.
Altunkan S, Oztas K, Altunkan E. Validation of the Omron 637IT wrist blood pressure measuring device with a position sensor according to the International Protocol in adults and obese adults. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2006, 11(2): 79-85
Omboni S, Riva I, Giglio A, Caldara G, Groppelli A and Parati G. Validation of the Omron M5-I, R5-I and HEM-907 automated blood pressure monitors in elderly individuals according to the International Protocol of the European Society of Hypertension. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007, 12:233-242
Altunkan S, Illiman N, Kayaturk N and Alunkan E. Validation of the Omron M6 (HEM-7001-E) upper-arm blood pressure measuring according to the International Protocol in adults and obese adults. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007, 12:219-225
El Feghali RN, Topouchian JA, Pannier BM, El Assaad HA and Asmar RG. Validation of the Omron M7 (HEM-780-E) blood pressure measuring device in a population requiring large cuff use according to the International Protocol of the European Society of Hypertension. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007, 12:173-178
de Greeff A, Beg Z, Gangji Z, Dorney E, Shennan AH, Accuracy of inflationary versus deflationary oscillometry in pregnancy and preeclampsia; Omron MIT versus Omron M7. Blood pressure Monitoring 2009, 14:37-40
Chung Y, de Greeff A, Shennan A. Validation and Compliance of a Home Monitoring Device in Pregnancy: Microlife WatchBP Home. Hypertension in Pregnancy, 28: 3, 348-359