Monitoring your blood pressure at home is vital in managing and maintaining cardiovascular health. Using a blood pressure monitor correctly, you can track your readings accurately and share them with your healthcare provider to better manage hypertension or other related conditions.
- Preparation:
- Avoid Certain Activities: Refrain from smoking, consuming caffeine, or exercising at least 30 minutes before measuring your blood pressure.
- Rest: Sit quietly for 5 minutes before taking a measurement.
- Proper Positioning:
- Seating: Sit with your back straight and supported, feet flat on the floor, and legs uncrossed.
- Arm Placement: Rest your arm on a flat surface at heart level, with the palm facing upward.
- Applying the Cuff:
- Placement: Wrap the cuff around your bare upper arm, approximately 1 inch above the bend of your elbow.
- Fit: Ensure the cuff is snug but not too tight; you should be able to slip two fingertips under the top edge of the cuff.
- Taking the Measurement:
- Start: Press the start button on your automatic monitor.
- Remain Still: Do not talk or move during the measurement.
- Recording: Once the reading is complete, note your systolic and diastolic pressures and pulse rate.
- Frequency:
- Consistency: Measure your blood pressure at the exact times each day, such as morning and evening.
- Multiple Readings: Take two or three readings, each about one to two minutes apart, and record all the results.
Blood Pressure Monitors Available at Durham Medical
Durham Medical offers a selection of blood pressure monitors to suit your needs. Here are some options:
- BIOS Diagnostics Precision Series Blood Pressure Monitor – 3MS1-4Y:
- Features:
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Detector: Displays an icon when AFib is detected during a reading.
- MAM Averaging Mode: Provides accurate measurements by taking three consecutive readings and displaying the average.
- Memory Storage: Supports one user with 200 readings, including time and date stamps.
- Blood Pressure Analyzer Software: You can download, record, and chart your readings for detailed analysis.
- Includes:
- Wide-range cuff (22–42 cm / 8.7″–16.5″)
- Storage case
- Logbook
- AC/DC adapter
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Durham Medical Locations
You can purchase blood pressure monitors at the following Durham Medical locations:
- Oshawa Location:
- Address: 242 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1C7
- Contact: 1-888-479-4687
- Email: sales@durhammedical.ca
- Whitby Location:
- Address: 198 Des Newman Blvd. Whitby, ON, L1P 0P9
- Contact: 1-888-479-4687
- Email: sales@durhammedical.ca
For more details on available products and services, visit Durham Medical’s website or contact their customer service.
You can take proactive steps toward managing your health effectively by following the proper steps to measure your blood pressure and utilizing reliable equipment.