Table 1.
Standard parameters for the oscillometric blood pressure model
| Parameter | Definition | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0 |
Cuff pressure at onset of deflation |
150 |
mmHg |
| r |
Cuff pressure decay rate |
3 |
mmHg/sec |
| PP |
Arterial pulse pressure |
40 |
mmHg |
| f |
Cardiac frequency (heart rate) |
80 |
beats/min |
| Va0 |
Artery segment volume at zero pressure |
0.3 |
ml |
| a |
Exponential constant |
0.03 |
1/mmHg |
| b |
Exponential constant |
0.11 |
1/mmHg |
| Cn | Artery segment compliance at 100 mmHg pressure | 0.0016 | ml/mmHg |