A&D Small Cuff

Advantages: clinically validated, accurate readings, easy to transport, display easy to read
Disadvantages: no memory function

...in the cuff. The accuracy always can be influenced by measurement errors made by the user of the machine, so you should always follow the instructions in the manual. Still: There is one source of error less due to the fact that it is an upper arm machine - you automatically wear the cuff on heart level, which is not the case for wrist blood pressure monitors. As there is only one button to switch the monitor on and off it is easy to use, which is a big advantage for the elderly. I gave the monitor to my granny (72) to try it and after she'd quickly skimmed the manual she could take her blood pressure without any problems even though she's usually quite insecure about new devices. Also positive: The three year manufacturers warranty, the pristine fabrication and the low battery consumption. Together with the handy format and the quite low price I... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely simple operation
Disadvantages: None really

...picture of the device itself and it's associated arm cuff. Inside the box, each piece of the device is wrapped in a polythene bag. The actual contents are: Blood Pressure Monitor Arm Cuff (with tube that connects to the monitor) 4 x AA Batteries Plastic case to hold the monitor and cuff Instruction manual Record diary (a small booklet to record your readings) The items dimensions are approximately: Width 17.5cm (max) Height 6.5cm (max - slopes from back to front) Depth 10cm Weight 480g (without cuff, but including batteries) INSTRUCTIONS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These are presented in a small (13cm by 11cm) paper booklet with 12 pages (24 sides) dark blue on white print in a small but readable size text. The booklet explains what Blood Pressure is, what can cause high levels and what can be done about it. It then goes on to explain... Read review

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Advantages: excellent value, quick, accurate, fully automatic
Disadvantages: not aesthetically pleasing

.... They also reduced the prices of some of their products BP monitor, Tens machine and electronic thermometer to name a few. Regardless this price cut works in the consumers favour. The Lloyds is a basic machine it just takes your BP and pulse, but really that’s all you need it to do. It doesn’t need a fancy memory or a comparative diary. 99% of users would be able to do nothing with that kind of memory and its not a good thing to mess with without a doctors advice. The Omron is a somewhat plain looking machine, it’s an off white plastic outer, the face panel is grey and the buttons are blue, one light, one dark. The tubing is grey and about 12 inches long. The cuff is either blue or grey depending on batch, and the carry case matches the cuff. The machine is about 6 in x 4 in. It is supplied with a medium cuff; small or large are available... Read review

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