Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor
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Customer Reviews of Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor
Customer Review: Simple, easy to use, packed with features
Summary: 5 Stars
Blood pressure is one of the most important and easy to obtain measures of your own health. This is an excellent tool for monitoring your own blood pressure at home.
Among other things I've done in my life, I was a Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for a while. I've used all kinds of sphygmomanometers (that's blood pressure cuffs, if you didn't know), from hefty automatic machines in hospital emergency rooms to manual cuffs combined with a stethoscope. This instrument simplifies the process greatly, without complicating itself with automatic pumps or other diagnostic equipment the layman is unlikely to need. It collects data on blood pressure and heart rate, and can even track up to ten readings in memory.
People who don't have a lot of hand strength or patience with manual cuffs will probably prefer a motorized version with its own air pump, but for my money and the use I put it to, this is absolutely the best buy for me.
Customer Review: Solid build, easy to use and good accuracy....
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife had high BP, so we got this model. The reasons for choosing this model were that:
1. the upper arm monitors are supposed to be more accurate
2. it was cheaper than the fully automatic models
3. Omron seems to be one of the better/best brands.
4. Supposedly, the pumps on the fully automatic models are prone to breaking.
The unit appears well built (including the hand pump). It is easy to operate, and it seems very accurate. We checked its readings with an fully manual unit that we have at home, and the automatic unit at the drug store. We find it takes very accurate and consistent readings.
People with physical limitations might find the hand pump inconvenient. Also, people with a big arm might need to buy the larger cuff. I'm overweight right now, so the cuff barely fits my arm, but fits my wife's nicely (it was bought for her).
Customer Review: It works
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought it (for $[...]) and contrary to what some people say, it works. The instructions are clear, but the ones on Amazon are even better.
Here are the mistakes I made at the beginning:
1) Didn't put the cuff on properly. Use the arrow next to the tube and it should be right in the middle of the elbow.
2) Didn't wait for the heart indicator to settle before inflating. Once you have the cuff on and turn on the machine, you should not inflate yet. Instead, wait till the heart indicator changes.
3) Deflated the cuff manually. The deflation is automatic, you just pump it to about 160 and then just wait. Do not use the deflation valve next to the bulb. I think it's just for emergencies.
Finally, one remark. At the time of the review, the Amazon indicated that it requires AA batteries but the version I received is powered by AAA ones.
Customer Review: Great Device, Initial Concerns Unfounded
Summary: 5 Stars
Three months ago my doctor recommended I buy this monitor and take readings for a few weeks. At first I got mostly error messages until I started pumping up to over 200 (the instructions recommended 180). After that I got few error messages, but the readings had some wide variations. My doctor said that is not unusual and told me to count only the lowest of three readings each session. Then the measurements were mostly consistent showing an average of 158/90, which is high. Now that I have been on high blood pressure medication for a couple months, it has dropped to an average of 135/80.
So I'm convinced the device is accurate. The only caution is that it does take a fair amount of hand strength to operate the pump. If that's an issue you should spend more for an alternative device.
Customer Review: Simple, Accurate, Does the Job
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is awesome; easy to use, accurate, and long battery life. I use it most days in the morning to take a few readings and the batteries are still going strong eight months later. You could buy a fancier unit, but I didn't see the need.
It fits my arm fine, but the band does seem a little small. You'd probably have buy the optional larger arm band if your arm is any bigger than average circumference. For this, I'll give it 4.5 stars. I really don't see why the band couldn't have been a little bigger.
No more to say other than that I agree with the other positive reviews totally.
If you are looking for the most bang for the buck and simplicity, make this your choice.