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Automated electronic sphygmomanometers designed to measure blood pressure on the wrist. These instruments may display mean arterial pressure values in addition to systolic and diastolic blood pressure; some devices also measure heart rate and temperature. These instruments usually consist of a wristband, an automated self-inflation mechanism, and a display; they typically work with a self-contained program that provides automatic cuff inflation and programmed measurement cycles. The instruments typically use oscillometric technology to determine blood pressure, but devices using other measuring techniques are also available. Wrist electronic sphygmomanometers are intended mainly for personal use and may keep a record of one or more measurements.
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