24 Hour Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
24 Hr Blood Pressure Monitoring
An Ambulatory monitor is a small device roughly the size of a mobile phone which is usually clipped securely on the waist belt of the person carrying. The monitor is wired to a blood pressure monitoring cuff strapped to the person’s upper arm.
The ABPM works by switching on and off and taking regular blood pressure readings. The readings are normally taken over a period of 24 hours and the data helps the doctor to find out what your blood pressure was during measured intervals. The intervals may be between 15 and 30 minutes. This method of detection helps the doctor in determine the right course of action.
Why is 24 hour Blood Pressure Monitoring Needed?
Doctors normally ask patients to carry a 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring device if there is case for suspecting borderline high blood pressure. Patients who can not keep their blood pressure under control or whose blood pressure fluctuates, caused by other medication, may also need to carry the 24 hour blood pressure monitor. It is also used for expectant women, person complaining of fainting spells or those who may be experiencing “white-coat hypertension”.
Welch Allyn ABPM 6100S Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
ABPM 6100S is a proven accurate 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor with simple, one button operation and powerful reporting software. Turning the blood pressure readings into charts and graphs is made simple. This highly sophisticated yet simple to use 24 hour blood pressure monitoring device comes complete with software and adult cuff.
Other key features include;
- Lightweight and inconspicuous that you hardly know it is there.
- Innovative design eliminates the noise common in similar units
- Easy and quick to operate and is a time-saver.
- Data analysis software is fast, smart and efficient.
- Dynamic inflation automatically limits cuff pressure for patient comfort.
- 100% latex-free with low risk of allergic reaction.
- Two-year warranty on monitor.