Thursday, March 25, 2010

Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor

Product By Omron(115 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $26.99
 
Technical Details
  • Manual blood pressure monitor is the simplest way to take blood pressure readings at home
  • Displays blood pressure and pulse readings in seconds on a large digital panel
  • Measuring blood pressure at home prevents inaccurate "white-coat" readings
  • Cuff fits arms 9 to 13 inches in circumference
  • Main unit measures 4.125 x 3.125 x 5.375 inches (WxHxD)

Product Description

American Heart Association High Blood Pressure Information Enclosed. A good Sense of Health®
#1 Brand Recommended by Pharmacists and Doctors
"Doctor's Office" Accuracy and Reliability
Simple Manual Inflation with Digital Technology
*1 Year Limited Warranty. See instruction manual for details.
The Omron Difference: Technology Professionals Trust.
Accuracy
Consistency
Comfort
Ease-of-Use
Independently Validated for Proven Accuracy. The most important feature of your Omron blood pressure monitor is that it consistently provides you accurate results. This is why every Omron blood pressure model has been tested, evaluated and proven to meet the rigorous safety and accuracy standards set by independent organizations.
Advanced Diagnostics. Advanced Averaging. Omron's exclusive Advanced Averaging technology automatically displays the average of up to the last 3 readings taken in the last 10 minutes, providing you with the information you need to manage your blood pressure.
30 Memory Storage with Date and Time. Your blood pressure will naturally change throughout the day. However it is important to determine and track the amount of variation and share this information with your health care professional. With the simple touch of the memory button you can review the last 30 measurements.
Take the Healthy Heart Pledge. For you. For Your Family. For Life. Many People have high blood pressure for years without knowing it, because there are usually no symptoms. Once you begin to manage it and start a treatment program, maintaining a lower, healthier blood pressure is easier and will reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure.
Simple Manual Operation Designed for Accuracy. This easy-to-use monitor makes it simple to measure your blood pressure and pulse rate at home. Just apply the cuff, press the "on" button and squeeze the inflation bulb to the desired pressure. The cuff d

Amazon.com Product Description

Taking your blood pressure is easy with the lightweight and convenient Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor . This monitor comes equipped with a standard adult-sized cuff that fits arms nine-to-13 inches in circumference. Simply wrap the cuff around your arm and squeeze the bulb to begin inflation. In a few seconds your blood pressure and pulse readings are displayed on the large digital panel. Omron's monitors are clinically proven for accuracy so you can use the HEM-432C to track your blood pressure and pulse progress as your work towards a healthier lifestyle.


The Omron HEM-432C delivers accurate, clinically-proven blood pressure readings in the comfort of your own home.


To take an accurate reading, first position the marker so it is centered on the inside of your arm and aligned with your middle finger.


Next, place your arm on a table so the cuff is positioned at the same level as your heart.
Instructions for Manual Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
There are several easy steps to taking your blood pressure with this monitor. First of all, avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm, and sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Slide your left arm through the cuff and position the cuff approximately 0.5-inches above the elbow. On the cuff you'll notice a blue marker; position this marker so it is centered on the inside of your arm and aligned with your middle finger. Next, secure the cuff with the closure strip. The cuff should make direct contact with your skin, but you should be able to easily fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm.
Place your arm on a table so that the cuff is positioned at the same level as your heart. Rest comfortably in a relaxed environment for at least 15 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure measurement. Once you feel relaxed, begin inflating the cuff by rapidly squeezing the inflation bulb until you have reached approximately 30-40 mmHg higher than your normal systolic reading. If your normal systolic blood pressure reading is unknown, inflate the cuff to 180 mmHg (never inflate higher than 299 mmHg). When the desired pressure has been achieved, release the inflation bulb. Once inflation stops, the measurement is started. As the cuff deflates, decreasing numbers will appear on the display. When the measurement is complete the Heartbeat symbol stops flashing and your blood pressure and pulse rates are displayed on the screen. And remember, always consult your physician for specific information about your blood pressure.
The Importance of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Doctors, diabetes educators, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals all recommend home blood pressure monitoring for various reasons. Home monitoring provides your healthcare professionals with better information to understand and manage your high blood pressure. Many types of hypertension can only be detected by monitoring your blood pressure at home, including:

  • White-Coat Hypertension: blood pressure reading is high in your doctor's office but lower at home
  • Masked Hypertension: blood pressure reading is low in doctor's office but higher at home
  • Morning Hypertension: blood pressure reading is higher in the morning
Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications, and stress. So having your blood pressure monitored at a pharmacy with an in-store device after you've been shopping or walking around might not provide you with the most accurate measurement. Monitoring your blood pressure at home allows you achieve a relaxed state more easily, and it gives you the flexibility to take your measurements at various times during the day. By keeping track of your home blood pressure readings, you can provide your healthcare professional with a log of your measurements over time. This can help them evaluate the effectiveness or need for medication.
What's in the Box
Omron HEM-432C blood pressure monitor, inflation bulb, standard arm cuff, and instruction manual.


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Customer Reviews
 
"blood pressure monitor" 2010-03-24By Priscilla Hopkins Geer (Old Saybrook, CT)
Excellent product, recommended by doctor. Took it to doctor today to have it calibrated and it agreed with his monitor. The only thing I would change is to have spent the additional money for the automatic inflatable cuff.

  
"Difficult to use!" 2010-03-13
By J. Bartels (Lincoln, NE United States)
The product description stated, "Manual blood pressure monitor is the simplest way to take blood pressure readings at home." So I did not get the self inflating model. I pump the bulb as stated in the directions (I follow the directions exactly). It takes many attempts before I get a reading. And I wait the required time before a new attempt. Even though I do exactly the same thing sometimes I get a EE (underinflated) and sometimes I get an E (overinflated). By the time I get a reading I don't know if I have high blood pressure because I have high blood pressure or because I am totally frustrated.


"Accurate Monitor" 2010-02-23
By Pauline M. Frampton (Bountiful, Utah)
At first I had a few problems getting a reading because the instructions were not as clear as they could have been. Once I got it figured out, I have liked using the monitor. Obviously the automatic one would be better, but this was in my price range.

"blood pressure" 2010-02-12
By therapist (WI, USA)
This is the second united I've bought from Amazon--terrific monitor, dependable and reliable. Used the first one for over 2 year.

"Easy and accurate" 2010-01-14
By TucsonShopper (Tucson, Arizona)
Why pay more (and I paid but seven bills here for new, really)? Manual bulb EASY to use and very accurate with storage (more so, than one-time doctor's office visit during which you, perhaps, got angry over long wait).