As an anesthesiologist I check blood pressures all day long, so I definitely have some experience with blood pressure monitoring.
There are a few important things to look for in an automatic BP monitor. First and foremost, it must be accurate. An inaccurate BP monitor is not just worthless, it's dangerous. Second, the cuff needs to be the correct size for your arm (this is part of accuracy). Even the most expensive BP monitor will give inaccurate readings if the cuff is too large or small for your arm. Finally, it should be easy to use, even without assistance. If checking your BP is a cumbersome process or one that always requires another person's help, you won't do it as often.
The 5 Series BP monitor by Omron hits all of these requirements:
1) It is accurate, and better still, its readings are reproducible. I verified this by comparing the Omron's readings with blood pressures I took manually.
2) The D-ring cuff is appropriate for a very wide range of arm circumferences: from 9 to 17 inches (as measured midway between your elbow and your shoulder). (Omron does sell a smaller D-ring cuff for those with arms that are 7" to 9" in circumference.)
3) The D-ring cuff is MUCH easier to use when you are by yourself than standard BP cuffs. You just slip you arm through the cuff and pull it tight.
4) The numbers on the screen are large and very easy to read.
To me this 5 Series BP monitor hits the sweet spot of having everything you need in a quality monitor while staying at a good price point. The 3 Series stores far fewer readings than the 5 Series (14 vs. 100), and when you get to the 7 Series and above you are paying for features that are not really "essential" (in my opinion, anyway!).
A few tips for getting accurate readings from this monitor:
- Keep your arm as still as possible while the monitor is taking a reading -- movement can cause erroneous readings
- Rest your arm on a horizontal surface
- Make sure the tube coming from the cuff runs down the center of your arm (the inside of your elbow) because that is where the "bladder" of the cuff is. If this part of the cuff gets rotated around to the back of your arm, you won't get good readings.
- Don't let the cuff slip down your arm; you don't want it over your elbow. Not only could this affect your readings, but repeated measurements with the cuff over your elbow could cause injury to your ulnar nerve.
Hope this helps!
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From the manufacturer
Omron 5 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor for Two Users
D-Ring Cuff Fits Standard and Large Arms
The 5 Series home blood pressure monitor with Omron’s Advanced Accuracy helps ensure consistent, precise readings.
Advanced Accuracy
One-touch start provides consistent and precise at-home digital blood pressure readings and detects irregular heartbeats during measurement.
Stores 100 Readings, 50 Each for Two Users
You and a friend or family member can monitor your blood pressure and pulse rate together because our advanced unit stores 50 readings for each user and includes date and time stamps. The Advanced Averaging feature automatically displays the average of the last 3 readings taken within 10 minutes.
Common Questions Answered
“How can I tell if my blood pressure is in or out of range?”
This wrist monitor features a blood pressure level bar, which compares your reading to internationally recognized guidelines for normal blood pressure.
“Why does my blood pressure fluctuate?”
It’s normal for your blood pressure to vary every day—as much as 20mmHg up or down. It’s also common for it to be higher or lower at the doctor’s office. Be sure to discuss your results with your doctor.
“When is the best time to take a reading?”
You can take readings twice a day, at the same general times each day. For example, once in the morning and once at night for comparison purposes. Check with your doctor for specific instructions.*
(*SERMO RealTime study fielded on March 29th 2018)
What You Get
- One blood pressure monitor
- One wide-range cuff
- Quick-start guide and instruction manual
- 4 AA batteries (AC adapter not included)
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| Advanced Accuracy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Colored BP Level Indicator Lights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | In App | |
| Cuff Type | Wide-Range D-Ring (9 to 17 inches) | Wide-Range D-Ring (9 to 17 inches) | Easy-Wrap ComFit (9 to 17 inches) | Easy-Wrap ComFit (9 to 17 inches) | Easy-Wrap ComFit (9 to 17 inches) | Preformed Wide-Range 9"-17" |
| 2 User Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unlimited in App | |
| Memory Storage | 14 | 100 | 120 | 200 | 200 | Unlimited in App |
| Wireless/Bluetooth Smart/Voice Integration with Amazon Alexa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Irregular Heartbeat Detector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BP Level Bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Advanced Averaging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| AC Adapter / Battery Type | 4 AA Not Included | 4 AA Included / AC Adapter Not Included | 4 AA Included / AC Adapter Not Included | 4 AA Not Included / AC Adapter Included | 4 AA Included / AC Adapter Included | 4 AAA Included / Not Compatible with Adapter |
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I got this product about 5 days ago,so far I'm very pleased with the product, it is very accurate/sensitive. You have to wait about 20 to 30 minutes after sitting down with your feet flat on the ground to get the most precise value; the first time I checked my blood pressure I got 135/85 about 5 minutes after sitting down, keep getting that and got scared because I'm having a very active life, I'm 33 my BMI is 26 just a bit above the ok value, I do 4 to 5 intense running activities per week and just took a lipid profile/panel test recently and everything was on its normal values. After reading carefully the instructions I got to that part of the 30 mins, so I sat down and waited the provided time and got 118/76 which is what I was expecting.
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Nick Palmer
Product works well with robust customer support
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