Is your blood pressure monitor clinically validated by the American Medical Association?

Precise blood pressure measurement plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and managing hypertension. One important aspect of accurate measurement is whether the blood pressure monitor has been validated for clinical accuracy. To validate blood pressure monitors for clinical accuracy, the American Medical Association (AMA) worked with the National Opinion Research Center at the University of […]

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Tips for Taking an Automated Blood Pressure During a Cardiac Stress Test – FREE POSTER!

When running a cardiac stress test on your Tango M2, it is important that the patient does not misguide the blood pressure measurement with improper arm positioning. The best blood pressure measurements are received when the patient’s cuffed arm is relaxed and by their side while using their free arm for stability on the bar. […]

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Q&A: How often should I be replacing the cuffs for my SunTech Tango M2 Blood Pressure Monitor?

Suntech Medical suggests that certain Tango M2 accessories need to be replaced annually in order for operations to run smoothly and accurately. In addition, frequent cleaning and replacing stress test cuffs that are used for multiple tests will make your patients feel more comfortable in their environment and secure in your facility’s cleanliness. The items […]

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Understanding Blood Pressure Measuring

A blood pressure monitor serves an important purpose in accurately monitoring a patient’s blood pressure to provide error-free care and prescriptions. There are various monitors on the market with different features that can make finding the right one difficult. The most commonly marketed features are: Blood pressure monitors with averaging will take consecutive measurements (generally […]

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Tips for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings

Inaccurate blood pressure readings can mislead clinicians and give patients a false clean bill of health. There are small mistakes that can easily arise when taking a patients blood pressure such as not having their feet to the ground, not lining up the cuff with the artery, placing the cuff too tight, and talking during […]

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New Home Sphyg BP Kits with Infrared Temperature Offered Only by Medsource-SW

After the height of the Covid-19 global pandemic, we have begun to question the cleanliness of reused medical equipment. Home healthcare is a practice with many high-risk patients. However, home healthcare visits are often conducted with one set of medical equipment. The reusing of equipment invites pathogens to the next patient. This leave-behind kit is […]

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How to Create Custom Blood Pressure Measurement Threshold Settings with the SunTech Oscar 2 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) to comply with the AHA Updated 2022 Pediatric White Paper:

SunTech Medical’s ambulatory blood pressure monitoring device, the Oscar 2, have a pediatric feature that many users may be unaware of. The Oscar 2 includes an automated pediatric threshold algorithm based on the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Children and Adolescents: Recommendations for Standard Assessment. The Oscar 2 ABPM has the […]

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Mindray Accutorr Family of Vital Sign Monitors

Mindray Accutorr Family of Vital Sign Monitors   The Accutorr 3 Spot Check Monitor (shown on left) is used in a variety of care settings. The Accutorr 7 (shown on right) is used for both spot check and continuous monitoring. Both monitors can be configured for blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and temperature measurements. The Accutorr […]

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