Omron (tonometers): instructions and references

Increasingly, in conditions of a fast pace of life, people need to monitor blood pressure indicators. Modern pharmacies and medical equipment stores offer us many models of tonometers, which differ not only in price, but in other parameters. These include Omron's tonometers, which have many positive reviews about their work and are popular.

What are the tonometers?

Tonometers are divided into mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic. Mechanical tonometers have a significant disadvantage - inconvenience in use. For the elderly and those who live alone, this parameter can be decisive when buying a tonometer.

Semi-automatic tonometers combine the availability of a mechanical and the convenience of an automatic option. In the device, the semiautomatic calculation is carried out automatically, and the air is forced into the cuff by hand.

Automatically, blood pressure monitors are a device that completely independently conducts a measurement. A person only needs to correctly position and fix the cuff in order to achieve the most accurate readings.

Semiautomatic tonometers

Semi-automatic Omron (tonometer) is a reliable device for measuring pressure, which has a low cost. This option is most suitable when you need to purchase an easy-to-use device at an affordable price.

The manufacturer produces several models of such tonometers. One of the most popular is the Omron S1, which takes into account all the shortcomings of previous models.

Its functional features include:

• Retention of the last 14 measurements;
• Presence of an indicator of increased pressure;
• Fan-shaped cuff shape;
• The possibility of using three sizes of cuffs.

The electronic part of the device is powered by two batteries, the resource of which is sufficient for carrying out 1500 measurements.

Automatic blood pressure monitors

Automatic blood pressure monitors at the moment are the most popular devices for measuring blood pressure. First of all, this is due to the ease of use and relatively small size. Omron automatic tonometers are represented by several models, which differ in the presence of additional functions and some other parameters. Such devices are suitable for older people, since they do not require good hearing and are easy to use.

Among the popular automatic models of this manufacturer is the Omron M2 Basic tonometer, which is claimed as an apparatus for the whole family. The ability to accurately measure pressure in a person of any age is achieved by the presence of a universal cuff and intelligent control technology that takes into account the characteristics of the organism. During one reading, the device conducts a measurement twice, which increases the accuracy of the readings. In addition, this model has a large enough display with large numbers, thus providing a more comfortable use.

Tonometers on the wrist

Automatic Omron (tonometer) with a wrist cuff is suitable for people who are very busy at work or lead an active lifestyle. Pressure measurement by such devices does not take much time, and compact dimensions make them very convenient for travel. Essential disadvantages of such models are their high cost and lower accuracy than conventional automatic tonometers.

This makes wrist blood pressure monitors less in demand.

The Omron RS8 model nevertheless is in great demand among athletes and people who do not have heart disease, but watch their health. It has the same functions as a conventional automatic Omron (tonometer), but much smaller. The peculiarities of the model include the indicator of the correct fixation of the cuff. Also, the device will notify you of an incorrect position of the wrist during the measurement.

The tonometer has the ability to connect to a computer and built-in wireless data transmission technology. These features allow you to save all the results of measurements.

Stationary models of tonometers

Automatic Omron (tonometer) of stationary type is a professional high-precision device, equipped with very convenient functions, increasing its accuracy and reliability of results.

The stationary tonometer SpotArm i-Q142 is a multifunction device designed to monitor blood pressure readings and timely detection of diseases of the cardiovascular system. This model is designed for two users and stores the measurement results in two separate memory cells with the date and time. Also has a "guest mode", in which the received data is not saved.

The additional functions of this tonometer include the presence of an indicator of arrhythmia and movement. This indicator notifies of an irregular pulse and warns the user if the rhythm disturbance was caused by movement. If the body of the measuring instrument is incorrectly positioned, it also generates a warning signal. This tonometer has the function of averaging the last three values obtained within 10 minutes, which increases the reliability of the readings.

Job Reviews

When choosing a tonometer, buyers pay attention to several parameters of the device, which help to choose the best option. Omron tonometers, reviews of which are mostly positive, can be assessed for such qualities:

• availability;
• Compactness;
• functionality.

Some models combine several qualities at once, which makes them more popular than others. Users of these devices note their reliability, versatility and ease of use. Of the disadvantages can be identified high cost of some models and high sensitivity of the electronic mechanism. If the recommendations for measuring pressure are not observed, the instrument can give indications that differ from the real ones. The Omron M2 Basic is the most simple to use . It is this model that is recommended as the most successful variant of the correlation between price and functionality.