Nowadays, there are more and more people with hypertension, and it is very necessary to use an digital blood pressure meter to monitor their blood pressure at any time.Now the digital blood pressure monitor is widely used in every family, but in the process of using it, some wrong operations often lead to inaccurate measurement results, so what problems should be paid attention to when we correctly use this medical device?
Please note that everyone's blood pressure varies greatly within a whole day. Strictly speaking, The blood pressure for a same person is different at every moment. It varies with people's psychological state,the time,the seasons,the temperature changes,the measurement parts (arm or wrist), and body positions (sitting or lying down) etc. Therefore, it is normal for the result of blood pressure to be different each time. For example, due to tension and anxiety, people's systolic blood pressure (also named high pressure) measured in the hospital is generally 25 mmHg to 30 mmHg (0.4 kPa ~ 4.0 kPa) higher compared with measured at home, and some even there will be a difference of 50 mmHg (6.67 kPa).
What’s more, Pay attention to the measurement method,maybe your measurement method is incorrect. The following three points should be acknowledged to when measuring: first, the height of the cuff should be at the same height as the heart, and the PVC tube of the cuff should be placed at the pulse point of the artery, and the bottom of the cuff should be 1 to 2 cm higher than the elbow; At the same time, the tightness of the cuff roll should be enough to fit a finger. The second is to keep quiet for about 10 minutes before measuring. Finally, the time interval between the two measurements should not be less than 3 minutes, and the measurement parts and body positions should be consistent. To achieve these three points, it should be said that the measured blood pressure is accurate and objective.
All in all, any digital blood pressure monitor should be used and maintained strictly in accordance with the instruction manual, and the measurement results should be consulted with your professional doctor in time.
Post time: Apr-06-2023