Product Description

With the Advanced Positioning Sensor system, this wrist unit will ensure correct cuff placement, before your blood pressure is taken. Simply wrap the cuff around the wrist, press START, and let the A.P.S. system guide the cuff to the proper placement at heart level. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital panel.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28596 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Omron
• Model: HEM 637
• Released on: 2005-06-15
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

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 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches (WxHxD), not including wrist cuff

Amazon.com Product Description
Not only does the HEM-637 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor utilize Omron's patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS). With the APS system, this wrist unit will ensure correct cuff placement before your blood pressure is taken. The monitor is incredibly easy to use -- simply wrap the cuff around your wrist, press start, and let the APS system guide the cuff to the proper placement at heart level. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital screen. Proven time and time again, Omron's IntelliSense technology ensures accurate, clinically-proven, and comfortable readings. And with a 90 memory recall you can track your blood pressure and pulse progress as you work towards a healthier lifestyle.

The Omron HEM-637 delivers accurate, clinically-proven blood pressure readings in the comfort of your own home. View larger.

To take an accurate reading, first place the cuff over your left wrist with your left thumb facing upwards.

Next, position the unit, leaving approximately 0.5-inches of space between the edge of the cuff and your palm.

When your wrist reaches the proper position in line with your heart, the monitor beeps and automatically starts.

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.

What's in the Box
HEM-637 wrist blood pressure monitor, storage case, two AA batteries, and instruction manual.

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Customer Reviews

Accurate Wrist BP Monitor
I compared it to the best rated the WalMart brand ReliOn brand It matched the readings within a 1 to 2 points. I made sure that my ReliOn was accurate using a stethoscope and also by comparing with a manual unit many times.

HEM-637 is quiter and much smaller than the ReliOn. One feature I like is that it does not start unless held in the correct poisition. The key is to hold the hand steady, not move, or talk. To hold the arm steady, rest the plam just below the opposite shoulder. Also, make sure that the wrist does not touch the chest to avoid getting erroneous reading.

It is, however, $30 more expensive than the ReliOn. Consider purchasing it if you are a traveller or have uncontrolled BP. It will allow you to track BP under various stress conditions (work) without being noticed.

It stores 99 readings with date and time making recoredkeeping easy. The lack of PC software is not an issue for me. I find manual recordkeeping is faster and quite adequate.

My CARDIOLOGIST Told Me To Buy This Exact Brand & Model
I love my Omron 637 wrist blood pressure monitor. It is so convenient -- especially with the Advanced Positioning Sensor.* It saves 90 measurements, you can view graphs with the results and helps me to understand what my body is going through. My cardiologist told me to buy this particular brand and model (he gave me another suggestion but said it wasn't as good as this one). I especially liked it when I felt very weak shopping at a department store after giving blood earlier in the day -- when I went home (with aid of my family), I took a reading and found that I was suffering from a vasovagal episode - sudden low blood pressure. I appreciated knowing the readings over the next few days to see my gradual return to normal pressure.

I am sure that a trained and experienced medical technician with an arm cuff blood pressure monitor could do a more perfect job but this is just what a person at home can use and not worry it is innacurate enough to cause a person's health to be in jeopardy.

By the way, someone complained about inaccuracy of these monitors but my doctor had me bring my monitor to the office my last two visits and checked to see if it was any different from a professional using the arm cuff monitor -- the difference was negligible. All cardiologists want you to bring your monitor to the office visits so I am sure they don't recommend inaccurate monitors -- I have seen the signs in different doctors' offices saying to always bring your monitor and readings with you.

I recently bought another one of these for a friend and it so convenient for them. You don't have to experiment with where to put a cuff on the arm -- this one goes right on the wrist and the *Advanced Positioning Sensor lets you know when it is placed in the correct position near your heart -- it beep-beep-beeps and then starts closing down on your wrist to check your blood pressure. It won't do it unless it is in the right spot.

By the way, I am still using the first batteries that it either came with or I put in and it has been over 2 1/2 years. Amazing!

Omron
I am an RN & use this blood pressure wrist cuff often. It's accuracy is guarenteed by Omron & certified by the American Heart association. When a quick check is necessary or when people have contracted arms it is invaluable.If anyone has trouble perhaps instructions are not being read. I have owned one for 3 years without problems & am now buying it for each one of my grown children.