OMRON M2 Basic Blood Pressure Monitor for Upper Arm

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He is a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia-Hope Medical Institute in Poland. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, he was selected to be the 2013‐2014 Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–Northshore LIJ Health System. Dr. Sonpal completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Lenox Hill Hospital and continues his work in the field of medical-student and resident-test preparation. He now serves as the associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Brookdale University medical center. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes and rest for 15 before starting the measurement. Avoid taking a measurement during stressful times. Take the measurement in a quiet place. Some monitors link up to smartphone apps that store your information. Unfortunately, this means you have to sync your data every time if you want to maintain an up-to-date history of each of your readings. If there’s more than one person in your household, you also may want to consider blood pressure monitors that store multiple readings. Instead of buying separate devices for everyone in your home who has high blood pressure, you’ll be able to consolidate everything in one place. Some monitors handle this more easily than others, though. So you may want to watch for one that makes it easy to capture multiple readings without having to always make sure you’re under the right username. No two arms are the same size, so it’s important to determine the size of your bicep with a tape measure before buying. Blood pressure cuffs are adjustable within a certain range, so it likely won’t have to be correct down to the centimeter. Most cuffs are measured in inches.

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It is important to ensure the arm cuff you are using with your monitor is the correct size for you. If the incorrect cuff is used the result may be an inaccurate reading and/or the cuff will be damaged (air bladder). There are more than bells and whistles to a blood pressure monitor. Accuracy is a top priority, but it can get confusing since many devices promise accurate results. One method some devices use is averaging, which takes multiple readings and gives you the average of all. Some monitors also use AM/PM averaging to help you keep an eye on your overall daily blood pressure readings. Dr. Sonpal also recommends getting it calibrated for accuracy at your doctor’s office. Although many blood pressure monitors are automatic, you’ll find some that require you to press on a bulb repeatedly to manually inflate the cuff. You can save money by opting for one of these models, and you’ll likely also find they’re more durable than their mechanically inclined counterparts. They also tend to be less expensive, although blood pressure monitors are fairly inexpensive to begin with, so you might find it’s worth it to pay a little more for an automatic device. Ease of use is another factor when you’re choosing a blood pressure monitor. You’ll need to consider how easy it is to slip the blood pressure cuff on and off your arm, as well as the screen that comes with the device. Some monitors have large, easily readable digital screens that clearly reveal your reading to take away the guesswork. Blood pressure monitors are fairly inexpensive, but you’ll save even more if you go with a manual-pump monitor.Doctors, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals recommend home blood pressure monitoring for various reasons, including the ability to: If you choose a monitor with manual inflation, you’ll have to squeeze the bulb repeatedly, similarly to the way you’ve seen medical professionals do it. Other home blood pressure monitors do this work for you. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your arm on a table with your palm facing upward. The cuff should be level with your heart. Do not talk or move during the measurement.

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Additionally, the user's technique is very important for reliable measurement results. Listed below are some of the common reasons you may see an inconsistent or inaccurate reading: The cuff should be firmly secured but not too tight – just enough so that it is difficult to slide 2 fingers under the cuff. This space is imperative for an accurate reading. OMRON's digital Blood Pressure Monitors use the Oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement that detects your blood's movement through your brachial artery and converts this movement into a digital reading.

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A blood pressure monitor will be of no use if its readings are inaccurate. A monitor with dual sensors can improve accuracy. Three readings are taken, then averaged to ensure the information you’re getting is accurate. Built-in accuracy programs or special designs can also improve results. Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications and stress, so it is important to regularly monitor your blood pressure at home. Another benefit to self-pump devices is that you can calibrate them yourself. This can provide an assurance of accuracy that you won’t get with an auto-inflate monitor. To determine your arm size, use a cloth tape measure and place the tape measure midway between your elbow and your shoulder around the circumference of your upper arm. Wrap the tape measure evenly around your arm. Do not pull the tape tight. Note the precise measurement in centimetres.