As people’s food has gotten better, greasy food has increased a lot, which has caused people’s blood pressure to become unstable. The level of blood pressure is also related to daily living habits, fast-paced Life has led to unhealthy habits in people's daily lives, and the elderly will pay more attention to their health. Many elderly people use wrist sphygmomanometers to measure their blood pressure regularly so that they can control their physical condition. Here we will introduce how to use a wrist sphygmomanometer.
Introduction to wrist sphygmomanometer
It is mainly used to monitor blood pressure at home, understand blood pressure changes, and assist doctors in timely adjustment of medication. It can control high blood pressure, prevent large fluctuations in blood pressure, and improve the quality of life of patients with high blood pressure. Home wrist blood pressure monitors also have positive significance in preventing high blood pressure. Observe the different impacts of different lifestyles and behaviors on blood pressure, and eliminate the hidden dangers of hypertension in a timely manner by appropriately adjusting your lifestyle. The wrist blood pressure monitor is easy to operate and fast to measure, making it very suitable for some public health places or families. It is of great significance for monitoring blood pressure, paying attention to blood pressure fluctuations, assisting doctors in diagnosing prescriptions, and monitoring and treating hypertension.
Classification of wrist blood pressure monitors
Wrist blood pressure monitors are divided into medical and home uses. Medical use is mainly used in medical places and other institutions that require accurate blood pressure, such as outpatient clinics in community hospitals, or free blood pressure testing offices; blood pressure testing in pharmacies; blood pressure testing in clinics, etc. Home wrist blood pressure monitors are mainly used at home.
Precautions before using the wrist blood pressure monitor
General blood pressure monitors will reset the time after replacing the battery, so it is best to set the time to facilitate future measurements. The time must be set before use. If the time and date are not set correctly, it will have a certain impact on the viewing memory.
How to use a wrist blood pressure monitor
Measurement can only be done when you are quiet and relaxed. Place your feet flat on the ground. If you are exercising or something, you should take a rest first. Otherwise, the measured data will be inaccurate. Remove all clothing from the wrist so that the wristband can be wrapped directly around the wrist. With your palm facing up, about 2 centimeters away from the palm of your hand (you can also use your fingers to be about one finger apart), put the blood pressure monitor on your wrist, with the display screen facing up, and buckle the wristband. The tightness should be comfortable, not tight. Too tight or too loose.
The wristband should be at heart level. After adjusting your sitting posture, you can measure your blood pressure.
The method of using a wrist blood pressure monitor is very simple. Once you learn it, you can use it freely. Moreover, there are many styles of wrist blood pressure monitors, and the usage methods are roughly the same. Once you learn one type, you can master it and apply it. On to various blood pressure monitors. Wrist blood pressure monitors are mostly used at home. Comparatively speaking, their accuracy is lower than that of medical blood pressure monitors, but they are already relatively accurate among home blood pressure monitors. Regularly measuring blood pressure, understanding the condition of the body, and then adjusting our living conditions at any time is very helpful for health.