With all OMRON blood pressure monitors, the recommended time between calibration depends on the use of the product. If the monitor is being used in a home or personal environment, we recommend they are re-calibrated every 2 years. If the monitor is being used in a clinical environment such as a doctors surgery, we recommend that this is done annually to ensure the accuracy of the results. Relax your arm and place your elbow on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Turn the palm of your hand upward. The body movement detector will let you know if you are not still and are at risk of taking an inaccurate measurement. Secure the cuff firmly but not too tight – just enough so that it is difficult to slide 2 fingers under the cuff. This space is imperative for an accurate reading because Omron's digital Blood Pressure Monitors use the Oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement that detects your blood's movement through your brachial artery and converts this movement into a digital reading.

Place the cuff over your upper arm and tighten the cuff over your arm, making sure you can fit two fingers underneath the cuff. You want the cuff to be over the upper part of your arm with the tubing leading down the centre or slightly to the right of your arm. It is important to ensure the arm cuff you are using with your monitor is the correct size for you. If the incorrect cuff is used the result may be an inaccurate reading and/or the cuff will be damaged (air bladder). Each model of Omron Blood Pressure Monitor has some basic diagnostics built into the unit. If the device detects a problem, this will be displayed as an E, EE or Er ## (## = a two digit number). Please refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance section in your Instruction Manual for a list of the error codes and explanations applicable to your device.

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To begin with, this machine is fully automatic, meaning that maintenance will be simple and fast. The cuff wrap guide will inform you if it is put on incorrectly. Plus, the measurement zone wraps 360 degrees around the upper arm for precise results from any position. However, because of the hard inserts, the cuff may not fit a very thin arm. It's a shame but those inserts are essential to the device's precision measurements. Do you know what causes hypertension and if you are at risk? Take your personal risk assessment now.* Many types of hypertension can only be detected by monitoring your blood pressure at home, including: Wipe the casing of the monitor clean using a soft dry cloth. Never use any abrasive type cleaners or submerge the monitor or any of the components in water. The cuff can be cleaned with a soft moistened cloth and a mild soap.

Your blood pressure reading is displayed on the large LCD screen alongside your heartrate, and indicators for if you’ve recorded a high blood pressure result or if the device has detected an irregular heartbeat.The cuff should be firmly secured but not too tight – just enough so that it is difficult to slide 2 fingers under the cuff. This space is imperative for an accurate reading. Omron's digital Blood Pressure Monitors use the Oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement that detects your blood's movement through your brachial artery and converts this movement into a digital reading. Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications and stress, so it is important to regularly monitor your blood pressure at home.

There are are several reasons why you may have inconsistent readings. Many factors exist that can cause a variation in blood pressure measurement values, for example, recent activities or even the time of day can alter the reading. Topouchian J. et al. Clinical accuracy of the Omron M3 Comfort and the Omron Evolv for self-blood pressure measurements in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia - validation according to the Universal Standard Protocol. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2018 Aug 31;14:189-197. A single measurement may not be sufficient for an accurate evaluation. Many factors such as physical activity, anxiety, or the time of day can influence your blood pressure. Thus it is best to try and measure your blood pressure at the same time each day to get an accurate indication of any changes in blood pressure. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes and rest for 15 before starting the measurement. Avoid taking a measurement during stressful times. Take the measurement in a quiet place. The Omron M4 Intelli IT is a clinically validated blood pressure monitor that simplifies monitoring your hypertension at home and automatically transfers your results to your smartphone by BluetoothDoctors, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals recommend home blood pressure monitoring for various reasons, including the ability to: Omron Blood Pressure Monitors can detect an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) which can assist with early diagnosis.** Omron’s unique Intelli Wrap Cuff takes away the hassle of cuff placement on the upper arm – giving accurate blood pressure measurements in any position around the upper arm.

Secure the cuff firmly but not too tight – just enough so that it is difficult to slide 2 fingers under the cuff. This space is imperative for an accurate reading because OMRON's digital Blood Pressure Monitors use the Oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement that detects your blood's movement through your brachial artery and converts this movement into a digital reading. Additionally, the user's technique is very important for reliable measurement results. Listed below are some of the common reasons you may see an inconsistent or inaccurate reading: Rest your arm on a table if you have one and just make sure your hand and arm are relaxed on the table. It’s important that you don’t clench your fist when you’re taking your blood pressure. The cuff here is also comfortable and fits an arm of almost any size. In case the cuff hasn’t been wrapped correctly, the unit flashes orange. If done properly - green. All is simple like that. You might not have thought about it but 1 out of 3 people take wrong readings each time as they measure the pressure in the wrong way. With all Omron Blood Pressure Monitors, the recommended time between calibration depends on the use of the product. If the monitor is being used in a home or personal environment, Omron recommend they are re-calibrated every 2 years. If the monitor is being used in a clinical environment such as a doctors surgery, Omron recommend that this is done annually to ensure the accuracy of the results.

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EAN: 4015672111776 The Omron M4 Intelli IT is a clinically validated blood pressure monitor that simplifies monitoring your hypertension at home and automatically transfers your results to your smartphone by Bluetooth. A brief note stating that your machine requires servicing & explaining the issues you are having with obtaining readings, if any. Bilo G, Sala O, Perego C, et al. Impact of cuff positioning on blood pressure measurement accuracy: may a specially designed cuff make a difference?. Hypertens Res. 2017;40(6):573–580.