Student Measurement of Blood Pressure Using a Simulator Arm Compared with a Live Subject's Arm

被引:11
作者
Lee, Jennifer J. [1 ]
Sobieraj, Diana M. [1 ]
Kuti, Effie L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Connecticut, Sch Pharm, Storrs, CT 06269 USA
关键词
blood pressure; simulator; assessment; hypertension;
D O I
10.5688/aj740582
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Objective. To compare accuracy of blood pressure measurements using a live subject and a simulator arm, and to determine students' preferences regarding measurement. Methods. This was a crossover study comparing blood pressure measurements from a live subject and a simulator arm. Students completed an anonymous survey instrument defining opinions on ease of measurement. Results. Fifty-seven students completed blood pressure measurements on live subjects while 72 students completed blood pressure measurements using the simulator arm. There were no significant systematic differences between the 2 measurement techniques. Systolic blood pressure measurements from a live subject arm were less likely to be within 4 mm Hg compared with measurements of a simulator arm. Diastolic blood pressure measurements were not significantly different between the 2 techniques. Conclusions. Accuracy of student measurement of blood pressure using a simulator arm was similar to the accuracy with a live subject. There was no difference in students' preferences regarding measurement techniques.
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