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The Removal Of Motion Artifacts From Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurements, Paresh Thakkar
The Removal Of Motion Artifacts From Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurements, Paresh Thakkar
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Modern Automatic Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques are based on measuring the cuff pressure and on sensing the pulsatile amplitude variations. These measurements are very sensitive to motion of the patient or the surroundings where the patient is. The slightest unexpected movements could offset the readings of the automatic Blood Pressure meter by a large amount or render the readings totally meaningless. Every effort must be taken to avoid subjecting the body of the patient or the patient's surroundings to motion for obtaining a reliable reading. But there are situations in which we need Blood Pressure Measurements with the patient or …