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Sphygmomanometers and Calibrators

Category/Subcategory
Sphygmomanometers and Calibrators Aneroid Sphygmomanometers
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
ADC Aneroid Sphygmomanometer American Diagnostic Corporation 631-273-9600 http://www.adctoday.com	Aneroid sphygmomanometers are available with non-latex components ADC offers a Mercury Replacement Program for take-back of replaced mercury sphygmomanometers
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Omron Aneroid Sphygmomanometers Omron Healthcare, Inc. 800-216-1333 http://www.omronhealthcare.com	Available with latex free components Omron offers a Mercury Replacement Program for take-back of replaced mercury sphygmomanometers
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Trimline Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Trimline Medical Products 800-526-3538 http://www.trimlinemed.com	Aneroid sphygmomanomers are available with non-latex components Trimline offers a Mercury Replacement Program for take-back of replaced mercury sphygmomanometers
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Welch Allyn and Tycos Aneroid sphygmomanometers Welch Allyn Medical Products 315-685-4100 http://www.welchallyn.com	Aneroid sphygmomanometers are available with non-latex components Welch Allyn offers a Mercury Replacement Program for take-back of replaced mercury sphygmomanometers

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Category/Subcategory
Sphygmomanometers and Calibrators Electronic Sphygmomanometers
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
BpTRU(TM) VSM MedTech Ltd. Moira Holland 913-307-9527 mholland@vsmmedtech.com http://www.vsmmedtech.com	BpTRU is an automated non-invasive blood pressure monitor Mid-price range model designed for doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals
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GE Medsystems DINAMAP PRO GE Medical Systems 800-558-5102 http://www.gemedicalsystems.com	Oscillometric measurement of systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure and pulse rate Optional features include pulse oximetry, temperature measurement, and printer
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IVAC Vital-Check® Professional vital signs monitor Alaris Medical Systems 800-482-4822 http://www.alarismed.com	The 4200 and 4400 series Vital Signs Monitor offer capability of monitoring temperature and blood pressure in a single system Pulse oximetry monitoring is available on the 4400 series
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Omron HEM-907 Professional Monitor Omron Healthcare, Inc. 800-216-1333 http://www.omronhealthcare.com	Digital, non-invasive blood pressure monitor Automatic cuff inflation and digital pressure read out
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Pulse Metric DynaPulse Pulse Metric, Inc. 866-3962-78573 http://www.pulsemetric.com	Electronic DynaPulse uses oscillometric measurement technique Pulse dynamic blood pressure monitoring displays pulse waveforms (via PC interface) for non-invasive blood pressure and pulse rate monitoring Data can be stored and retrieved for trend and statistical analysis
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Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor Welch Allyn Medical Products Vital Signs Products 800-535-6663 http://www.welchallyn.com	Vital Signs monitor is available with standard non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) including pulse rate and MAP Optional features include pulse oximetry, Sure Temp(R) thermometry and printer System is modular, so capability can be added at a later time

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Category/Subcategory
Sphygmomanometers and Calibrators Sphygmo. Calibration Equipment
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
DigiMano 1000 and DigiMano 2000 NETECH 800-547-6557 http://www.GoNetech.com	Mercury free pressure/vacuum gauge Useful for calibrating sphygmomanometers, in place of mercury-containing devices Calibrated to NIST-traceable standards
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Paroscientific Barometer Paroscientific, Inc. 425-883-8700 http://www.paroscientific.com/	Paroscientific offers DigiQuartz(R) electronic barometer standards for precise measurement of barometric pressure
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Setra Pressure Meter Setra 800-257-3872 http://www.setra.com	Setra Pressure Meter part no. 2270-01 is useful as a pressure standard for calibrating sphygmomanometers
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Welch Allyn Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Service Manual Welch Allyn Medical Products 315-685-4100 http://www.welchallyn.com	Part Number 95P504 This document is the service manual for repair and calibration of Tycos Aneroid Sphygmomanometers

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Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Performance (SHP Fact Sheet) This fact sheet addresses common misconceptions about aneroid sphygmomanometers and provides reassurance that aneroid sphygmomanometers are a viable alternative for mercury sphygmomanometers. http://www.sustainablehospitals.org/HTMLSrc/IP_aneroid_sphygmo.html
Comparing Mercury and Aneroid Sphygmomanometers (SHP Fact Sheet) This fact sheet compares aneroid and mercury sphygmomanometers and shows that good quality aneroid sphygmomanometers are accurate and reliable without the many hidden drawbacks of mercury sphygmomanometers. http://www.sustainablehospitals.org/HTMLSrc/IP_Merc_Tools_CompSphyg.html
Tips for Procuring Aneroid Sphygmomanometers (SHP Fact Sheet) This fact sheet provides practical tips for purchasing and incorporating new sphygmomanometers. http://www.sustainablehospitals.org/HTMLSrc/IP_Sphygmotips.html
Welch Allyn Calibration Information This link offers a short, excellent discussion of aneroid sphygmomanomter calibration. It recommends meters to be used as a pressure standard for calibration, and highlights the importance of the pressure standard for better sphygmomanometer accuracy. http://www.welchallyn.com/medical/support/manuals/Aneroid%20Calibration%20Memo.pdf

Note: Information has been provided by the named vendors. The Sustainable Hospitals Project does not endorse any products or take responsibility for the accuracy of the information or for product performance. Contact vendors directly to purchase a product or to obtain more information. This table is a work-in-progress, and feedback may be sent by email to shp@uml.edu or by phone to 978-934-3386.

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