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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.