Lifesource UA-787V Blood pressure monitor
April 4, 2009 at 3:45 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
Excellent design
My monitor arrived 1 day ahead of schedule. So far, I’m extremely impressed with the overall monitor design and the quality of the cuff material. Although a little awkward at first, the EasyCuff feature seems to aid in self monitoring because it conforms to your arm while you finish wrapping the cuff. The readouts are easily legible.
Typically, I’ve been very skeptical of readings taken from home monitors and those found in grocery/drug stores because of the rate of cuff deflation. The deflation rate of this monitor has a humanlike quality. That alone increases my confidence level in the reading.
I’ve had this monitor now for about 2.5 years and am still as impressed with this monitor as when it was pulled out of the box. It’s not uncommon for me to hear my wife fire the unit up at 3 AM, followed by a sigh of relief when she realizes what she felt was probably from a bad dream. If you’re looking for a good blood pressure monitor – this is the one!
LifeSource One Step Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor
March 25, 2009 at 2:07 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
An excellent product
My old Lifesource BP monitor was, I thought, a bit worse for wear and so I ordered anothert blood pressure monitor made by another company. (Prevention DS-1902PV Auto-Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor) A warning: do not ever purchase anything under the Prevention or Mark of Fitness brand. The Prevention unit was horrible. The first one gave wildly inflated and inconsistent readings and constantly warned me of heart irregularities. A replacement unit did the same. The company has offered to provide a third replacement, but I grew tired of the obviously poor Prevention and Mark of Fitness products, so I ordered a new Lifesource unit.
The readings are dead-on accurate. The Lifesource unit also has an irregular heartbeat feature. I tried this and the Prevention unit apart. The Lifesource unit did not show an irregular heartbeat, while the Prevention unit once again did – as well as a vastly higher BP reading.
The Lifesource unit no longer comes packed with a carrying case, which I consider to be a minus, but it does include an AC adapter, which is a plus. There’s a little scale on the side to indicate the level of your hypertension, which is useless, I think since you wouldn’t be monitoring your blood pressure if you didn’t already know you were somewhere on the hypertensive scale. So the scale neither adds nor detracts from the unit.
Lifesource offers everything you could ask for in a blood pressure monitor. It is easy to use. It is very accurate. And it is covered by a lifetime warranty, a fact that I had forgotten with regard to my old unit.
Lifesource customer service is responsive and helpful.
Altogether a wonderful package and far better than the units distributed by Mark of Fitness under the Prevention brand.
Jerry
Blood Pressure Kit – Pediatric Child size
February 7, 2009 at 1:33 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Kit, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
CHILD SIZE BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF. Instruction Pamphlet Included. Comes in a waterproof nylon zippered case.
Good quality product
It was shipped in a timely manner and is good qualitiy, we are using in a medical office and it will hold up to the use.
ADC Durashock Blood Pressure Cuff
January 23, 2009 at 2:17 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
This BP cuff is perfect for EMS or personal use. Gauge is shock proof and gearless, Never needs calibration. Optional Machine washing plugs allow you to clean it by simply tossing it in a washing machine. Extremely light weight (10 oz including case).
Love this cuff!
Love this cuff! Everything you want in a cuff; accurate, light weight, easy to clean, & easy to use.
Mabis Self-Taking Home Blood Pressure Kit
January 13, 2009 at 2:15 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
Poor Quality
As someone else said in regard to this item, “You Get What You Pay For.” This item isn’t worth that. The item states “Professional Quality.” Yeah right. This item is made in China, and appears cheap and of poor quality in every way. Mine arrived with a cracked lens on the aneroid gauge. The eartips on the stethoscope are just awful! They are so painfully hard that my blood pressure went up just having them jabbing at my ears. My ears still hurt and it’s been at least 20 minutes since I boxed it back up and requested a refund from Amazon.
WHAT YOU PAY IS WHAT YOU GET!
I just got this product few days ago and I just returned it back today because of 3 things:
1) The product is defective. I just have to pay for the return shipping but I was told that they would reimburse it.
2) The eartips of the stethoscope is not just firm, its too hard that it hurts my ears.
3) The diaphragm of the stethoscope is attached to the sphygmo so if I want to use a different stethoscope, I can’t because it’s stitched to the cuff.
BEWARE: DO NOT BUY…
Lesson learned: That what you pay is what you get. Next time, I’d rather pay more for a better quality.
ADC ADVANTAGE Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
January 8, 2009 at 2:13 am | In Blood Pressure, Wrist Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument, Wrist Blood Pressure
follow instructions…works fine
as is usually the case, the unit works fine if instructions followed for positioning of device on the forearm and positioning of the patient.
used appropriately, it can assist in monitoring blood pressure meds or in stress management relaxation techniques.
LifeSource UA-787EJ Quick Response Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor
January 3, 2009 at 1:22 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
Communicating with humans is just too hard for them.
It’s probably a well-designed machine, if the reviews are correct. But blood pressure has to be accurate since it affects health and lifestyle decisions –otherwise there’s no point in measuring it.
At my doctors, it gave a reading 18 points off on the systolic.
At home it could vary by 15-20 bars. So I stopped using it for several months.
Finally, I gritted my teeth and waited on hold for 45 minutes to talk to what I would guess from the announcements on the hold queue is their only, or 1 of 2 customer service people.
The lady was pleasant, but frustrated, and kept telling me the unit is 98% accurate. But how was I arranging the cuff?
The manual says: the cuff should be snug, but not too tight. You should be able to put two fingers between the cuff and your arm.
The cuff says: Adjust so that you can fit two fingers between the top and bottom cuff edge.
By “top and bottom” they really mean “front and back” cuff edge.
They also mean that the edge of the cuff flap should slope toward the shoulder and not the wrist.
I think, if I accept my doctor’s reading as accurate, I have a device that provides excellent biofeedback on my ability to place the cuff properly. Unfortunately, that is not medically significant.
I will play with it for a few weeks and see if I can get it to work for me as a measure of blood pressure.
If not, I’ll leave it out on the street and let some homeless person have it for free.
Seems to be Accurate
I’ve had it for one day and it seems to be accurate. I calibrated the UA-787EJ against the manual setup (stethiscope, gauge and cuff) that I purchased last week and the readings are consistant. I read the first review that stated their disatisfaction b/c the readings were “high”. I would recommend calibrating the unit yourself and if it is off, return it for another or a refund.
For the last week I’ve tested several monitors in the local stores (Omron, ReliOn, LifeSource) and I felt that all of them reported low BP readings. I even ordered one that was very eratic in its readings but was always 10 to 12 points lower than the readings taken w/a stethiscope (sometimes I used the BP machine at Wal-Mart, which seemed to be consistent). I returned it for a refund.
I work at a hospital, and a co-worker used the new UA-787EJ this morning, found that his blood pressure was very high, went down to ER and indeed it was extremely high. If you have doubts about the accuracy, I suggest purchasing the manual steth., gauge and cuff to do your own calibartion. It was the only way I could be confident the automatic unit was accurate and reliable. The manual setup only costs about $16.00 from Wal-Mart (maybe less from Amazon) and taking your BP is easy.
Omron HEM-650 Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure
December 29, 2008 at 1:08 am | In Blood Pressure, Omron, Wrist Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument, Omron, Omron Blood Pressure, Wrist Blood Pressure
Omron HEM-650 Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with A.P.S., IntelliSense and Irregular Heartbeat Detector
Wrist blood pressure monitors are portable, accurate and simple to use. They provide a convenient choice for those who want a second unit for away from home or who have trouble placing a cuff on their arm. The Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS (Advanced Positioning Sensor) uses Omron’s patented IntelliSense technology, which inflates the wrist cuff to the ideal level with each use and offers fast, personalized, and automatic inflation for maximum comfort. No adjustments are required to select an inflation level–especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders, because their blood pressure is more likely to fluctuate. And with the HEM-650’s 90-memory recall with date and time stamp, as well as averaging capabilities for the last three readings, you can track your blood pressure and pulse progress as your work towards a healthier lifestyle. The HEM-650 also features a system that detects an irregular heartbeat, giving you an even better understanding of your heart’s health. Plus, you’ll have additional peace of mind knowing that the HEM-650 comes with a 5-year warranty.
Because the HEM-650 has a wrist cuff, it is particularly helpful if you have a larger than average sized arm. The monitor fits those with a wrist size of 5.25 to 8.5 inches, and it ensures easier and more comfortable use. Note, however, that a wrist monitor does require proper positioning of the device at the heart level. Correct cuff positioning is critical when monitoring blood pressure, fortunately, the HEM-650 features an advanced positioning sensor that automatically confirms that the cuff is level with the user’s heart, thereby ensuring an accurate reading.
It is critical that when using a blood pressure monitor the cuff is the appropriate size and is properly applied. An ill-fitting cuff or an incorrectly-applied cuff can result in inaccurate readings.
Omron Hem-650 BP Monitor
Very easy to use! Accurate! It’s worth the money. I always bought the old type, manual BP cuffs. This one is much easier to use and you don’t have to worry about getting it caliberated every few months!
Prevention DS-1902PV Auto-Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor
December 19, 2008 at 12:29 am | In Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical Instrument
Prevention is first rate blood pressure monitore
The Prevention DS-1902PV is my first new blood pressure monitor in years and is really good. Runs on aa batteries, is extremely easy to use, has two memories for wife and me, and is reasonably priced. Should have bought is sooner.
Before you buy…
Before you buy one of these monitors, which are well made and easy to use, check with your doctor. Mine GAVE me one of these monitors that she had received from the “Benicar” drug rep.
If you can’t get one free, they are still worth the price Amazon is selling them for.
Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense
May 29, 2008 at 4:04 am | In Automatic, Blood Pressure | Leave a CommentTags: Blood Pressure, buy blood pressure, cheap blood pressure, discount blood pressure, Health, High Blood Pressure, Medical, Medical Instrument
Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense The Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Monitor with IntelliSense is one of the best-selling upper-arm blood pressure monitors. This monitor is incredibly easy to use — simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press start. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse readings are displayed on the large digital panel. Proven time and time again, Omron’s IntelliSense technology ensures accurate, clinically-proven, and comfortable readings.
Q&A – Blood Pressure Monitors
What is IntelliSense?
The IntelliSense Monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use. No adjustments are required by the user to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders, because their blood pressure is more likely to fluctuate. The advantage is fast personalized inflation for maximum comfort.
What is a ComFit cuff?
The patented pre-formed cuff expands to fit regular and large arms comfortably and easily.
How is an Irregular Heartbeat Shown?
This advanced monitor can detect irregular heartbeats while your blood pressure is being measured. If an irregular heartbeat is detected, an accurate blood pressure reading is displayed along with the irregular heartbeat symbol.
What is Morning Hypertension?
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends you take blood pressure readings in the early morning and evening. With the touch of a button you can review an eight week history of your morning and evening weekly blood pressure averages.
Customer Review: Works OK
It takes some practice to get your blood pressure right. If you have a large arm, you may have to buy an over-sized cuff, at an additional charge. If you don’t, you’ll receive abnormally high BP readings. Over all, I’m satisfied with the performance and ease of use.
Customer Review: easy to use but find not that accurate
Just got it for 3 days. Overall, this is a very easy to use device. I don’t have much to say except one thing. The problem bothers me now is I found it reads inconsistently. The reading varies up to 10 when taking 2 measurements in a row. I don’t even change my sitting position. I’ve read some one mentioned this problem. Not sure if it’s a common problem of this product or I am just another un-lucky guy.
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