The Omron HEM-609 Portable Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense is a compact wrist unit that is designed to go anywhere. This monitor is incredibly easy to use -- simply wrap the cuff around your wrist and press start. The built-in cuff fits wrist sizes 5.25 to 8.5 inches in circumference. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse readings are displayed on the large digital panel. Proven time and time again, Omron's IntelliSense technology ensures accurate, clinically-proven, and comfortable readings. And with a 14 memory recall you can track your blood pressure and pulse progress as you work towards a healthier lifestyle.
Instructions for Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors
There are several easy steps to taking your blood pressure with this monitor. First of all, avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Stress raises blood pressure, so avoid taking measurements during stressful times. Also, measurements should be taken in a quiet place. You should be in a relaxed, seated position with your feet flat on the floor. Before you take your measurement, rest comfortably in a relaxed environment for at least 15 minutes. Place the cuff over your left wrist with your left thumb facing upwards. Position the unit leaving approximately 0.5-inches of space between the edge of the cuff and your palm. Pull the cuff upward while holding the edge of the wrist cuff and wrap snugly. Make sure to lightly press the Velcro closure with your fingers so that it is fastened tightly.
Using your elbow as an axis point, slowly raise your left hand at an angle towards your right shoulder. Stop your movement when the heart mark is aligned with the arrow symbol. When your wrist reaches the proper position, the monitor beeps and automatically starts inflation and measurement. Hold your wrist at this position. Do not make any movements until the measurement results are displayed. Once the measurement is complete, the cuff will deflate and your blood pressure and pulse rate will display on the screen. If you need to stop the measurement at any time, simply press the on/off button and the monitor will immediately deflate. And remember, always consult your physician for specific information about your blood pressure.
What is IntelliSense?
The IntelliSense monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use -- you never have to make any adjustments to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders because their blood pressure is so likely to fluctuate. The biggest advantage of using the IntelliSense technology is a personalized inflation, every time, for maximum comfort.
The Importance of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Doctors, diabetes educators, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals all recommend home blood pressure monitoring for various reasons. Home monitoring provides your healthcare professionals with better information to understand and manage your high blood pressure. Many types of hypertension can only be detected by monitoring your blood pressure at home, including:
- White-Coat Hypertension: blood pressure reading is high in your doctor's office but lower at home
- Masked Hypertension: blood pressure reading is low in doctor's office but higher at home
- Morning Hypertension: blood pressure reading is higher in the morning
Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications, and stress. So having your blood pressure monitored at a pharmacy with an in-store device after you've been shopping or walking around might not provide you with the most accurate measurement. Monitoring your blood pressure at home allows you achieve a relaxed state more easily, and it gives you the flexibility to take your measurements at various times during the day. By keeping track of your home blood pressure readings, you can provide your healthcare professional with a log of your measurements over time. This can help them evaluate the effectiveness or need for medication.
Product Features
- Automatic wrist monitor is the simplest way to take blood pressure readings at home.
- IntelliSense monitor inflates cuff to the ideal level with each use.
- Large digital panel displays blood pressure and pulse readings.
- Cuff fits arms 9 to 13 inches in circumference.
- Main unit measures 2.75 x 2.125 x 1.44 inches (WxHxD), not including wrist cuff.
What's in the Box
- Omron HEM-609 wrist blood pressure monitor,
- Storage case,
- Two AA batteries,
- Instruction manual.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
We got the OMRON HEM 609 because our doctor was using it on patients at is office. It is very easy to use and very accurate.
- By Louis K. Mcdowall (Iowa, USA)
We got the OMRON HEM 609 because our doctor was using it on patients at is office. It is very easy to use and very accurate.
- By Louis K. Mcdowall (Iowa, USA)
Excellant! works wonderfully well. I would endorse this anytime. I was totally upset with Amazon policy of issuing a promotional certificate (part of the rebate money) after 6 months of purchase. If you think you are going to get to spend that in a gift certificate or buy something you have to wait 6 months or more. I found this out after a gruelling 20 minutes with a customer service person who offered to help but gave the same line of information again and agian and again... so much for cusomer service!
- By R. Venkatraman (NJ, USA)
Because I am overweight, my doctor recommended that I keep track of my blood pressure. Since the cuffs at the automated machines at drug stores and Wal-Mart were always too small for me to get an accurate reading, I purchased this model for ease of use. It's quite convenient. I find myself testing my pressure several times a day. Sometimes just for fun.
It appears to be accurate as well. Some reviewers have claimed that it's readings are low, but I've been getting results consistent with the doctor's readings when he uses the large arm cuff. I've always gotten higher results when I'm at the automated machines with the standard cuff.
I like the memory function as well. It stores 90 readings and will provide and average of your readings as well. This is handy since my pressure fluctuates 10 to 20 points depending on what time of day it is, when I last ate, or how long I've been sedentary. I would recommend this to those of you who need to keep track of your blood pressure but don't want the hassle of an arm cuff.
- By J. Stover (Fairbanks, AK)