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In article <[log in to unmask]>, Iain L M Hotchkies <[log in to unmask]> writes >Anyone using an automatic sphyg-type thing in surgery? > >There seem to be many different types - ones that measure >bp from finger, wrist and upper arm. > >I get the impression that they aren't too accurate or >reliable but this impression is not founded on fact. > >It would be convenient for patients to insert an index >finger in a little machine and have their bp measured >in a few seconds. These are dreadfully inaccurate.. > >The ones I've played with seem to take forever, whereas >a human can measure the bp with a manual sphyg in a >few seconds. > >Any recommendations? (brands, price, etc) Stick with a normal sphyg, don't you value that moment of quiet when you can think up a good name for that condition you can't quite remember? Wouldn't it be nice if it took 7 1/2 minutes to take a BP!!! -- Tim Walter GP and Medical Manager Newdocs Ltd. West Berks. Web page with : http://www.yingtong.demon.co.uk pointers to Emis page: %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%