Arm Pressure Monitors

Upper arm blood pressure monitor measures blood pressure and pulse rate. It has 2 major parts; main unit with digital display and arm cuff with air tube & plug.

Upper arm blood pressure monitor features

The upper arm blood pressure monitor measures blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. It has two major parts, they are

• Main unit with digital display to indicate the blood pressure measured.
• And arm cuff with air tube and plug which is wrapped over the upper arm to sense the blood pressure.

The blood pressure readings are stored for further reference and treatment.

Upper arm pressure monitor usage procedure

• Sit upright with the back straight, remove any tight dress over upper arm and place the arm on a support so that the cuff will be at the same level as the heart.
• Wrap the arm cuff correctly to get accurate results.
• Measurements can be taken with light clothing, remove thick clothes, such as sweaters, before taking a reading.
• Take a measurement on either the left or right arm. The blood pressure can differ between the right and left arm, it is suggested to prefer left arm because it is nearer to the heart.
• Insert the air plug into the air jack on the main unit.
• Put the left arm through the cuff loop.
• The air tube should run down the inside of the forearm and be in line with the middle finger.
• The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1 finger above the elbow.
• Press the START button in the main unit.
• Inflation of the cuff starts automatically and determines the ideal inflation level. The unit detects the pulse during inflation. During measurement remain still with out any movement in a comfortable position.
• The measurement is complete when the arm cuff completely deflates. Now the Main unit displays the blood pressure and pulse rate.