Santamedical blood pressure monitor is wrist blood pressure monitor. The wrist monitor is not as accurate as an arm blood pressure monitor I have (the arm monitor matches my doctor's measurements more closely) but the wrist monitor is easier to use and it gives consistent readings. The key to monitoring blood pressure is to know when it starts changing so as long as the readings are consistent they are giving me good information. I find that I am using it more often because it takes so little time, no fussing around with latching the arm band on the arm monitor which always takes me a few tries.
Overall, I rate it "okay" reducing some points for the lower accuracy compared to the arm blood pressure monitor.
I am attaching a collage of 4 photos that I will be referencing in this review. The first photo shows the entire content of the package. The monitor itself, the white plastic case for storage of the monitor, instruction manual.
The monitor runs on two AAA batteries (included). The battery compartment is shown in photo 3. It has a plastic tongue that goes under the batteries and makes it easy to remove the batteries. The plastic container is very handy, the cuff rolled up and easily fit into the case.
The 4h photo shows me taking the measurement. The position of the monitor on your hand as well as position of the hand relative to your heart are very important to get accurate measurements. Once you find the hand position that is comfortable use the same position every day to get measurements that can be accurately compared to each other.
As I mentioned earlier the key to home monitoring is to notice a change. If you measure the blood pressure in different position one after another you will notice that the reading are not the same, that's why it is important to use the same position every day. The monitor should be at the same level as your heart. The manual shows extending the hand with the monitor in front of you. Another position that works is to place your hand on your chest with monitor at your heart level. I find that putting my hand on my chest is easier, and it gave me the same reading as when extending my hand in front of me.
The monitor has two buttons. The one with a circle is that on/off button. As soon as you turn on the monitor it starts measuring. It takes approximately one minute to get a reading. The second button is a memory button which will store the results. The unit has automatic power-off function if you forget to turn it off manually.
How to set time? There is a small hole on one the side (the top side if you have the display facing you). Use a small sharp object like a sewing needle to click it. One click puts you into "adjust time" mode. Then use the left button (memory) to advance the digits. When the month is set correctly click the hole again to advance to the next number to adjust (days of the months) and so forth.
The screen displays your blood pressure and pulse. It also has a low battery indicator. The entire wrist band (measured on the inside) is 11.25", you need to allow a minimum of 2" for Velcro closure to secure. That means it can accommodate wrists up to 9.25" in circumference.
You can find it on Amazon by following this link.
Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆
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