Title :
Why Are We Still Measuring Blood Pressure by Ear?
Author :
Leca, Radu ; Groza, Voicu
Author_Institution :
Biomed. R&D, Biosign Technol. Inc., Toronto, ON
Abstract :
The paper presents a simplified proof for the impossibility of using Korotkov´s auscultatory method (KAM) as a standardized measurement system (SMS) for blood pressure (BP). Further, the authors found no scientific, technical, or practical grounds for holding KAM as a ´gold standard´ even in traditional medicine. The paper concludes on the imperative need for developing a SMS for BP assessment according to science and engineering principles.
Keywords :
blood pressure measurement; ear; measurement standards; measurement systems; BP assessment; KAM; Korotkov auscultatory method; SMS; blood pressure measurement; ear; standardized measurement system; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical measurements; Blood pressure; Ear; Gold; Instrumentation and measurement; Measurement standards; Medical diagnostic imaging; Physics; Pressure measurement; Measurement standard; arterial blood pressure;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, 2008. IMTC 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1540-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1091-5281
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547052
