Blood Pressure Information
2. How do I know if the arm cuff is wrapped too tight or too loose?
3.What should I do before taking a measurement?
4.What are the standard blood pressure classifications?
5.Recently my readings seem different. How can I assure that my monitor is still working correctly?
6.How often should my Omron Blood Pressure monitor be calibrated?
| What is Blood Pressure? |
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| Blood Pressure is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries. Your heart is like a pump. When it contracts, or beats, it sends a surge of blood through the blood vessels and pressure increases. This is called your systolic pressure. When your heart relaxes between beats, your blood pressure decreases. This is called your diastolic pressure. These two numbers provide important information about your health. When blood pressure is consistently above normal it is called hypertension (high blood pressure). |
| How do I know if the arm cuff is wrapped too tight or too loose? |
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| If the cuff is wrapped too loose or too tight, you may get an inaccurate reading or error message. We recommend you apply the cuff using the following directions. First, make sure you have removed any tight-fitting clothing from your left arm. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be about one-half inch above your elbow. Turn your arm so your palm is facing up. Adjust the cuff around your arm so that the tubing runs down the center of your arm. Secure the cuff so it stays in place. You should be able to fit one finger between the cuff and your arm. 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 the movements into a digital reading. |
| What should I do before taking a measurement? |
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| Make sure you always follow these steps before taking a measurement. For at least 30 minutes prior to taking your measurement do not eat, smoke or exercise. Rest comfortably in a relaxed environment for at least 15 minutes prior to taking your measurement. Don't take a measurement after physical activities or during stressful times. Take the measurement in a quiet place. |
| What are the standard Blood Pressure Classifications? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) jointly developed the following blood pressure classification. This classification, however, this is only a general guideline because your optimum blood pressure depends on your age, morbidity, and treatment strategy by a physician. Consult your physician to determine your optimum blood pressure.
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| Recently my readings seem different. How can I assure that my monitor is still working correctly? |
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| Determine if the cuff you are using with your monitor is still the correct size you need. Take an average reading of three measurements. Wait a minimum of five minutes between each measurement. You may need to increase the wait time depending on your individual physical characteristics. Your physician or healthcare provider can check the reading by taking a comparison reading. Make sure the first reading is taken with your home monitor because of the different measurement methods used. Send your unit to the repair department at Omron Healthcare for service. Please make sure you review your warranty information and enclose a note with your unit. |
| How often should my Omron Blood Pressure monitor be calibrated? |
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| Under normal use we recommend you check the calibration of your unit 5 years from the date of purchase. If you use your unit 5 times a day or more have the calibration of the unit checked annually. You must send your unit to the repair department at Omron Healthcare for this service. When an individual situation occurs that may have damaged the unit such as; dropping the unit on the floor, spilling water on the unit, or exposing the unit to an extreme temperature change the unit should be inspected by the repair department. |