Table 1.
User tasks for the blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter.
| Task | Blood pressure monitor | Pulse oximeter |
| Task 1 | Turn on the device | Turn on the device |
| Task 2a | Position the device correctly | Position the device correctly |
| Task 2b | Tilt the forearm using a system of illuminated arrows to help find the correct elbow angle to start the measurement |
N/Aa |
| Task 3 | Start the measurement | Start the measurement |
| Task 4 | Remain still during the measurement | Remain still during the measurement |
| Task 5 | Record the measurement on a sheet | Record the measurement on a sheet |
| Task 6 | Interpret the symbols on the device (eg, SYS for systolic, DYA for diastolic, and bpm for beats per minute) | Interpret the symbols on the device (eg, SPO2 for oxygen level and bpm for beats per minute) |
| Task 7 | Interpret the results | Interpret the results |
| Task 8 | Remove the device | Remove the device |
| Task 9 | Turn off the device | Turn off the device |
aN/A: not applicable.