can this be used on a person who is laying down?
2072011
Instructions call for sitting feet, flat on floor, wrist above heart. I'd say follow instructions see if you get accurate reading then you can try lying down and compare. Don't know if that helps or not!
2072012
Sure. However, it should only be done to compare with a normal blood pressure. The ideal blood pressure position is standing with the arm at heart level. Taking another blood pressure measurement while lying down could be done to see if it is different. This is an orthostatic measurement and differences in the 10-20 mm hg range could imply problems. Talk to your doctor if this is the case.
2072013
Hello Dawn: I sometimes take my blood pressure when lying down, but I would think you would get a better reading sitting down. My doctor always takes mine when I'm sitting.
919179
I do not lay on mine too often. I use it on my back while sitting in a chair most times but sometimes I recline in the chair. That is the only time I lay on mine. I am using it right now. It is giving me such wonderful penetrating warmth.
247404
I purchased this item for my mother, who was mostly bedridden. She somehow used to lean to the right (almost laying on her side), I believe it was deliberate, so she could look at the ceiling (?????), so I'd prop a pillow under the arm where she leaned. That being said, I do believe it will help keep you in a sitting position.
1703404
yes, you can use it. dry heat takes for a while till heat come up. I don't recommend to use it for longtime likeover night for back. it could cause rash b/coz of no ventilation.
1837193
It would be hard to do to get the full effect of this product. I think it was designed to be used while lying down so that the neck muscles are fully relaxed and the device on firm surface.
1600415
Its not going to stay on your body..if you keep by your bedside and use it when you are awake..it only takes a second to use..I use it as a nurse..everyone loves how quick it is and no touching them!
1933425
Have not done that, but it can be used to get someone off the ground to a bed or a chair. I don't see why it might not work.
36689
The short answer is no. If you could stay on you back all night and not remove it in your sleep, you might be able to do it. Lying on your side would likely disturb the alignment/fit and you would lose protection.
716216
yes i think it can.it has great grip.and wont have a problem if you laying on your back.
636773
My husband uses it during side sleep. While it can be used for someone on their back, it's not ideal. So the answer is yes, with limitations.
830911
No- this goes under your neck. It give support to your neck while you lay down.
1055526
I never use it while lying down, I guess it depends on how flexible your body is. Your bottom would be lifted up- as if you had tucked two pillows under your bottom. It is very comfortable while sitting though.
144209
Yes, if the temperature is comfortable. I use mine twice a week after exercising wile I stretch out on a mat with the pad under my back. The pad will time out before burning you if you doze. (Pad directions say don't sleep on it.)
1969515
I have not used it lying down and would not want to try it. My guess would be that the articulations could not function with body weight over it - at least for very long. IT IS WELL MADE. I bought it for my mom 2 or 3 years ago and it gets used every night by at least her and one other person in the family. It was a very appreciated gift.
414986
Only gentle force should be used with this unit. Even seated, the pressure can be intense. Laying down on it would probably be very painful, not to mention damaging to the mechanism.
968020
Yes, when you are lying down. I sleep on my side and these are perfect. To get the effect you want, try the velcro attachment in different ways.
340649
Yes. you can. However, I use it at night with one or two pillows below my head. One word of caution is that the farther you extend the IPAD arm the more prone it will start to fall. This is due to the weight. To counter this you can add a weight on the other end to balance it. What I do is I don't extend it too far and lay near the edge of my bed. I love it! My wife does not. So it's a mixed bag.