Validation of the Pangao PG-800B5 for clinical use and self-measurement according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010.

Objectives This study aimed to validate the Pangao PG-800B5 upper arm blood pressure monitor according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010. Methods A total of 33 participants, 16 men and 17 women, were included in the device evaluation. The protocol requirements were followed precisely. Results The mean age of the participants was 56.4 +/- 21.0 years (range 22-84 years). The mean systolic blood pressure was 143.6 +/- 25.5 mmHg (range 98-188 mmHg), the mean diastolic blood pressure was 85.7 +/- 17.2 mmHg (range 49-125 mmHg), and the mean arm circumference was 26.1 +/- 2.2 cm (range 23-32 cm). On average, the device overestimated the systolic blood pressure by 0.9 +/- 4.2 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 0.7 +/- 4.5 mmHg. Conclusions The device passed all requirements, fulfilling the standards of the protocol. Therefore, the Pangao PG-800B5 upper arm blood pressure monitor can be recommended for clinical use and self-measurement in an adult population. (C) 2014 Wolters Kluwer Health broken vertical bar Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.