Digital Blood Pressure Monitors

Digital Blood Pressure Monitors for Measurement on the Wrist & Upper Arm

Digital blood pressure monitors are especially popular with doctors due to the fact that they provide fully automatic blood pressure measurement within just a few seconds. The monitoring devices save valuable time and deliver precise results. Systolic and diastolic pressure are usually shown on an illuminated screen with the units of measurement in mmHg. Depending on the model, electronic blood pressure monitors can either be operated using batteries or a mains connection. You may purchase mobile or stationary blood pressure monitors for use in surgeries or hospitals, according to your needs.

Digital blood pressure monitors fall into one of two catagories: wrist blood pressure monitors or upper arm blood pressure monitors:

Digital Blood Pressure Monitors for Measurements on the Wrist

This blood pressure monitor is worn on the wrist and can automatically measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as the patient’s pulse rate. Unlike upper-arm blood pressure monitors, the wrist monitor’s cuff is permanently attached and cannot be replaced. The device is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for mobile use. It is also very suitable for home or office measurements. Generally, wrist blood pressure monitors are designed for personal use and should not be used in medical practices or hospitals.

For example, the Veroval Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor by Paul Hartmann is equipped with arrhythmia detection and position control to reduce measurement errors. Its compact size makes it suitable for mobile use. The device also allows PC evaluation via dedicated software. Thanks to the traffic-light scale, results are easy to interpret.

To obtain accurate measurements with a wrist blood pressure monitor and to detect cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, several key points should be considered:

Measuring blood pressure at rest:

Before taking a measurement, rest for 5 minutes. Sit down and relax, as this ensures that the device provides reliable readings.

Positioning the cuff:

Ensure the cuff is placed 1–2 finger widths above the wrist. If the cuff sits directly on the bone, the device will likely give inaccurate readings. Always measure on bare skin; readings over clothing are unreliable.

Heart level:

It is important that the measurement is taken at heart level. The arm with the wrist monitor should be raised and supported so that the wrist is level with the heart. Movement during the measurement can distort the results.

According to a report by the German Hypertension League, wrist blood pressure monitors perform better in independent tests than commonly assumed. When measurements are taken correctly, their accuracy can be comparable to upper-arm monitors. When purchasing a wrist monitor, it is important to choose a device independently tested by a reputable manufacturer to ensure the most precise readings.

Digital Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitors

In professional settings, digital upper-arm blood pressure monitors are generally preferred. They not only produce fewer measurement errors, but their cuffs can usually be changed according to the patient’s upper-arm size. This is especially important when measuring blood pressure in patients with particularly narrow or wide arms. Only with a properly fitted cuff and the correct cuff size can truly accurate results be obtained. Unlike manual blood pressure monitors, electronic devices do not require a stethoscope to perform the measurement.

The OMRON HBP-1120 Blood Pressure Monitor is ideal for upper-arm measurements in professional settings. Its table-top design and precise measurement results make it perfect for medical facilities. The upper-arm monitor also detects irregular heartbeats thanks to arrhythmia detection.

Smart Blood Pressure Monitors

A smart blood pressure monitor can be paired with a mobile device via Bluetooth and offers many advantages compared to a conventional, digital blood pressure monitor. For example, the data determined with the blood pressure monitor can be stored on a smartphone in the form of a diary, meaning a handwritten blood pressure diary is no longer necessary. This not only saves valuable time, but also ensures comprehensive and complete documentation of blood pressure levels. Another advantage of using a smartphone-compatible blood pressure monitor lies in the numerous functions enabled by blood pressure apps. These are not only able to display the measured values in the form of lists, but can usually also display graphs, mean values and statistics. This makes it much easier to recognise and compare abnormalities.

With many blood pressure apps, the data collected with the smart blood pressure monitor can be forwarded. In this way, relatives or the attending physician can be informed about current blood pressure levels. With the help of this function, it is even possible to adjust blood pressure medication at short notice if the measured values deviate strongly from the target values.

With smartphone-based monitors, a distinction can be made between conventional blood pressure monitors that also offer the option of Bluetooth-based data transmission to a smartphone, and special (often mobile) blood pressure monitors in which both the control and the display functions are taken over by the smartphone.

At Praxisdienst you will find smartphone-based blood pressure monitors from Omron, Boso and Qardio at particularly favourable prices.

A Wide Range of Affordable Digital Blood Pressure Monitors

In the category of Digital Blood Pressure Monitors, we offer a large selection of high-quality, fully automatic blood pressure monitors and cuffs from name brand manufacturers, such as boso, Omron and Beurer. Many of the electronic wrist or upper arm blood pressure monitors have practical functions, such as memory storage for measured values, an average value display, arrhythmia recognition or automatic assessment of the collected blood pressure readings.

Find the right digital blood pressure monitor for every need at an affordable price from Praxisdienst! In addition to blood pressure devices, the Diagnostics category also offers other diagnostic instruments, suitable accessories, as well as anatomical models and teaching aids for your medical practice.