| Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade B . |
|---|---|
| Benefits | Use of auscultatory readings prevents potential misclassification of patients as hypertensive because of inaccuracy of oscillometric devices |
| Risks, harm, cost | Auscultation requires more training and experience and has flaws such as digit preference |
| Benefit–harm assessment | Benefit exceeds harm |
| Intentional vagueness | None |
| Role of patient preferences | Patients may prefer the convenience of oscillometric monitors |
| Exclusions | None |
| Strength | Strong recommendation |
| Key references | 86,88,128–136 |
| Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade B . |
|---|---|
| Benefits | Use of auscultatory readings prevents potential misclassification of patients as hypertensive because of inaccuracy of oscillometric devices |
| Risks, harm, cost | Auscultation requires more training and experience and has flaws such as digit preference |
| Benefit–harm assessment | Benefit exceeds harm |
| Intentional vagueness | None |
| Role of patient preferences | Patients may prefer the convenience of oscillometric monitors |
| Exclusions | None |
| Strength | Strong recommendation |
| Key references | 86,88,128–136 |