Continuous Versus 1-min Oscillometric Arterial BP Monitoring

"Before induction of anesthesia, 20-gauge catheter is inserted to radial artery after local anesthesia with lidocaine, and continuous blood pressure monitoring is started. Anesthesia is induced using propofol, opioids (fentanyl or remifentanil), and neuromuscular relaxants (rocuronium, cisatracurium, or vecuronium). For maintenance of anesthesia, propofol infusion or inhalation anesthetics (sevoflurane or desflurane) are used.~From the start of anesthesia induction to 15 minutes after, arterial blood pressure is monitored at 1-min interval using oscillometric method. The display of continuous arterial pressure on the anesthesia monitor is turned off during the 15-min study period."

During the same time window for 1-min interval oscillometric method, arterial blood pressure is monitored using continuous blood pressure monitoring.