Taking your blood pressure is easy with the lightweight and convenient
Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor . This monitor
comes equipped with a standard adult-sized cuff that fits arms
nine-to-13 inches in circumference. Simply wrap the cuff around your
arm and squeeze the bulb to begin inflation. In a few seconds your
blood pressure and pulse readings are displayed on the large digital
panel. Omron's monitors are clinically proven for accuracy so you can
use the HEM-432C to track your blood pressure and pulse progress as
your work towards a healthier lifestyle.

The Omron HEM-432C delivers accurate, clinically-proven blood pressure readings in the comfort of your own home. |

To
take an accurate reading, first position the marker so it is centered
on the inside of your arm and aligned with your middle finger. |

Next, place your arm on a table so the cuff is positioned at the same level as your heart. |
Instructions for Manual Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
There are several easy steps to taking your blood pressure with this
monitor. First of all, avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at
least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Remove tight-fitting
clothing from your upper arm, and sit in a chair with your feet flat on
the floor. Slide your left arm through the cuff and position the cuff
approximately 0.5-inches above the elbow. On the cuff you'll notice a
blue marker; position this marker so it is centered on the inside of
your arm and aligned with your middle finger. Next, secure the cuff
with the closure strip. The cuff should make direct contact with your
skin, but you should be able to easily fit your index finger between
the cuff and your arm.
Place your arm on a table so that the
cuff is positioned at the same level as your heart. Rest comfortably in
a relaxed environment for at least 15 minutes prior to taking your
blood pressure measurement. Once you feel relaxed, begin inflating the
cuff by rapidly squeezing the inflation bulb until you have reached
approximately 30-40 mmHg higher than your normal systolic reading. If
your normal systolic blood pressure reading is unknown, inflate the
cuff to 180 mmHg (never inflate higher than 299 mmHg). When the desired
pressure has been achieved, release the inflation bulb. Once inflation
stops, the measurement is started. As the cuff deflates, decreasing
numbers will appear on the display. When the measurement is complete
the Heartbeat symbol stops flashing and your blood pressure and pulse
rates are displayed on the screen. And remember, always consult your physician for specific information about your blood pressure.
The Importance of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Doctors, diabetes educators, physician assistants, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals all recommend home blood pressure monitoring
for various reasons. Home monitoring provides your healthcare
professionals with better information to understand and manage your
high blood pressure. Many types of hypertension can only be detected by
monitoring your blood pressure at home, including:
- White-Coat Hypertension: blood pressure reading is high in your doctor's office but lower at home
- Masked Hypertension: blood pressure reading is low in doctor's office but higher at home
- Morning Hypertension: blood pressure reading is higher in the morning
Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including
physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications, and stress. So
having your blood pressure monitored at a pharmacy with an in-store
device after you've been shopping or walking around might not provide
you with the most accurate measurement. Monitoring your blood pressure
at home allows you achieve a relaxed state more easily, and it gives
you the flexibility to take your measurements at various times during
the day. By keeping track of your home blood pressure readings, you can
provide your healthcare professional with a log of your measurements
over time. This can help them evaluate the effectiveness or need for
medication. What's in the Box
Omron HEM-432C blood pressure monitor, inflation bulb, standard arm cuff, and instruction manual.
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