is wrist results as accurate as upper arm type?
1566307
I found this to be very inaccurate. Never came close to what the doctor read, even when done at the same time. I'd pass
1566308
I have to be honest... I've found that the results will vary wildly from one reading to the next.
1566309
They can be. If there is a variation from what your doctor is getting, take your wrist monitor to your doctor to be calibrated and have the nurses show you how to use it, You must be still to get a proper reading and it is more accurate if you hold your wrist over your heart.
1566310
Overall I'd say they are pretty close in accuracy, but something to consider is the general size of the patients wrist and upper arm. I have a lot of patients that for one reason or another fall into the obese category and sometimes the wrist cuff won't fit right{of course with some the arm cuff won't fit either!} that being said if you want the best accuracy go with the manual cuff and stethoscope its not the fastest method but unless you having hearing issues it will give you the best readings. I hope I've been able to help you with this.
1566311
Yes. Took BP at the doctor then had my wrist BP monitor with me and it was the same.
1691935
I couldn't confirm. Returned it anyway because cuff was too big ... couldn't align it without it spinning around my arm. The few times I managed (with a 2nd person helping - which makes it almost useless anyway) the reading was wildly different (> 20 points higher for both systolic&diastolic;) than on my older machine. Didn't know which machine to believe ... have a gut feeling the older machine was more accurate.
667504
I took mine to DR's office to compare wrist unit to Dr's measurement. Low number was right on the money. Upper number read 6 higher on wrist unit.If you buy one, do the same thing. If you don't like the accuracy, return the unit.
1796572
Very slightly... I find that I position my arms wider than normal, but not in an uncomfortable way... I have not really thought much about it but I would guess that my hands are further out towards the ends of the grips because of this.
2106537
Apparently, its accurate.The upper arm cuff is dependent on the nurse counting and listening. This device likely does both, reliably, and error free.Doctors should take that in the waiting room before a person comes in, so they get a very good resting blood pressure.
135527
I find this one to be very accurate. I take it to my many appointments and compare readngs. I even had a tech intraining place the regular cuff wrong and I tried to tell him. He got a High readng so I did it with mine and showed the difference. the nurse took it again and it was the same as my reading.
1187751
I don't know as I sent this back because it continually gave inaccurate readings. I bought OMRON which is very ACCURATE; both the arm and wrist give reliable readings.
1449529
I am not sure it makes a difference as the widget is easily adjustable. I now have two one for each hand and my right is slightly larger wrist than my left but I have no problem adjusting it to fit. Hope this helps
1428630
It does fit into upper arms though not look perfectly. The pads are adjustable.
324475
Not sure. Try to check by taking actual pulse on wrist or machine at drug store. Have you set up your age and such? Mine was accurate but would lock up when I worked out.
2239138
From my own experience with the MIO Alpha, it does not do well on accuracy. While it does well enough to give me a general idea through where my heart rate is during my workout most of time, there are times where it just doesn't function that well. When I do push up and weights in positions that restrict blood flow to the wrist, it will have an abnormally low reading. When I work on the bags or spar, creating a lot of vibration, impacts, and jerky movements on the arms, it will lose its reading entirely. Even just shadow boxing during my cardio can mess it up from time to time. Since I only use it to warn me of extended periods of high exertion, it works for my purposes, but I doubt it will work too well for accurate calorie counting.
2198802
you can use the usual alternate test sites, heel of hand, forearm, etc. I prefer the forearm just above the wrist, no pain, and just as accurate as fingers, after comparing for 2yrs. :) this meter uses a small enough blood sample that the smaller drops you get when pricking the forearm work just fine.
796321
Mine seems to give accurate readings...instruction sheet in box is fairly clear and easy to follow, even for an old timer like me.
330073
I was just looking at the accuracy rating of a whole list of these things and all except one said: 70% to 100% accurate. I don't know what that means, but I do know that my relative tends to have cold fingers and the hospital did every single finger, and some toes and the ear of my relative every time, before they settled on a reading, so I am suspecting none of them are considered accurate enough to just accept the reading from one finger.
1615282
Fingers, palm and forearm all work...as with all meters I have tried the fingers seem to give the most reliable results. I charge mine every couple months.RegardsWillie
741919
From the product description: "Cuffs that are too small or too large will result in inaccurate readings." For it to be accurate, it must fit snugly, but not tight. If too tight it can give high readings and if too loose it can give low readings.
2234197
A regular cuff size fits most people with typical body size. That rules out people who are grossly obese, as well as competitive body builders as well as children. I would guess that is the great majority of the population. As I said in my review, the "Women's" designation is a marketing issue and it works with both men and women. It's been a while but as I recall, I bought it based on a Consumer Reports evaluation and I have found the unit to be accurate and reasonably well made. I also have a "Professional" unit which retails for over $1000. It's very accurate but a pain to use. I have found the Omron to calibrate well against the Hospital grade unit.