Other factors to consider for BP measurement accuracy

The diastolic “dilemma”: K4 x K5
Bell x Diaphragm (Prineas & Jacobs, 1983; Londe S, 1987)
Environmental temperature and BP
- Negative relationship between BP and temperature ?10?C ?5-7 mmHg in SBP and DBP (Prineas et al, 1980; Jenner DA, 1987)
Time of the day and BP (ABPM data)