What Training Is Required to Operate the XCEL?
Operating the SphygmoCor XCEL primarily requires competency in non-invasive brachial blood pressure measurement and patient positioning. Training resources are available from a number of organizations, including:
- StrideBP (universal): https://www.stridebp.org/training/
- American Heart Association (USA): https://www.heart.org
- RACGP (Australia): https://www.racgp.org.au
- NICE Guidelines (UK): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136
- Hypertension Canada: https://hypertension.ca
Staff should also complete applicable general clinical competencies per their organization's requirements, such as hand hygiene, infection prevention and control, fall prevention, first aid or CPR, and patient handling.