Wrist Pressure Monitors

Blood pressure measured at doctor’s office may give an elevated pressure due to nervous, called as white-coat hypertension, so home blood pressure measurement is suggested.

Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors

Wrist blood pressure monitors are in the form of cuffs with large digital display to indicate the blood pressure. It can be wrapped around the wrist. The blood pressure readings and the pulse rates are shown on the large digital display, also it stores pressure readings and keep the data as records. The records are stored automatically not needed to press the memory button after taking measurements. Furthermore, the memory cannot be cleared. The wrist blood pressure monitors are convenient to use as they can be put on like a wristwatch.

Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor usage procedure

To get most accurate reading in wrist blood pressure monitor,

• Wrap the wrist cuff correctly - Turn the left or right arm thumb upward and place the wrist cuff over the left or right wrist with the display of the unit facing upward.
• Cover the wrist cuff by leaving a width of an index finger between the edge of the wrist cuff and the bottom of the palm.
• Check if the wrist cuff completely covers the wrist.
• Pull the wrist cuff upward by holding the edge so that it can be wrapped closely. If not properly wrapped then the reading is not reliable.
• Sit up straight comfortable position.
• Take five to six deep breaths before measurement, and then return to normal breathing. Relax the shoulders and arms.
• Adjust the height of the wrist to the level of the heart (i.e. close to nipple). It is a most to hold the hand with support and at the level of the heart while taking the reading. Many wrist blood pressure monitors have position sensors, which can help us to hold the wrist at the correct position.
• During the measurement do not fold the fingers tightly, keep it in comfortable position with out stress.