Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor
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Customer Reviews of Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor
Customer Review: Great Product!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been monitoring my BP at home for many years now, taking it 1x a week. I started to realize my old machine was just that - old! Was it taking accurate readings? Even when I was taking a few in a row they seem to be 'all over the place' which led me to believe it had done it's time and I needed a new one.
I didn't want to purchase one off the shelf at a local retailer not knowing anything about the product itself. I did my homework and found this system was one of the best for its fair dollar. It has a memory system, it gives you specific instructions on how to best take your BP. The manual is an easy, quick read and it makes sense. They don't try to overwhelm you.
I love this system. Not a fan of having to take my home BP once a week but if it keeps me at bay from being on medicine and I get personal attention from my doc in monitoring my home readings, great. I will definitely by this machine again.
Customer Review: Solid build, easy to use and good accuracy....
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife had high BP, so we got this model. The reasons for choosing this model were that:
1. the upper arm monitors are supposed to be more accurate
2. it was cheaper than the fully automatic models
3. Omron seems to be one of the better/best brands.
4. Supposedly, the pumps on the fully automatic models are prone to breaking.
The unit appears well built (including the hand pump). It is easy to operate, and it seems very accurate. We checked its readings with an fully manual unit that we have at home, and the automatic unit at the drug store. We find it takes very accurate and consistent readings.
People with physical limitations might find the hand pump inconvenient. Also, people with a big arm might need to buy the larger cuff. I'm overweight right now, so the cuff barely fits my arm, but fits my wife's nicely (it was bought for her).
Customer Review: Heads up!
Summary: 3 Stars
Most people who have their blood pressure regularly taken know whether they are using the proper size cuff. Too small a cuff gives a higher than correct reading, whereas the larger cuff would give a false low reading to a person who needs the smaller cuff.
Unfortunately, this monitor comes standard with the smaller cuff. Nowhere in the product description or reviews does it mention this information. The unit cost appears to be a good value. However, to get the larger cuff, you must purchase THAT item separately at an additional cost of twenty dollars or more plus shipping. If it is necessary for you to use the larger cuff, save yourself some time and order one in the $40-50 range which comes with the larger cuff originally and save waiting time - plus the second shipping charge. I know if I had read that information in the description, I would have purchased a different monitor.
Customer Review: It works
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought it (for $[...]) and contrary to what some people say, it works. The instructions are clear, but the ones on Amazon are even better.
Here are the mistakes I made at the beginning:
1) Didn't put the cuff on properly. Use the arrow next to the tube and it should be right in the middle of the elbow.
2) Didn't wait for the heart indicator to settle before inflating. Once you have the cuff on and turn on the machine, you should not inflate yet. Instead, wait till the heart indicator changes.
3) Deflated the cuff manually. The deflation is automatic, you just pump it to about 160 and then just wait. Do not use the deflation valve next to the bulb. I think it's just for emergencies.
Finally, one remark. At the time of the review, the Amazon indicated that it requires AA batteries but the version I received is powered by AAA ones.
Customer Review: readings unreliable....
Summary: 1 Stars
bought this model to replace one of the self inflating ones purchased 2 weeks before this one.(not from amazon) Sent that one back because of overly high and
unreliable readings. Based on select reviews about this one, thought this might
have been a better choice. I have really high BP, so accurate readings before
changing meds are extremely important to me. After a few days trial with this one
i'm sorry to say the same problem exists. i.e. error readings, and extreme fluctuation of readings. Systolic to high, diastolic to low. Have older model
Omron, that use to be pretty accurate, but due to it's age(approx. 10yrs.) thought
it should be replaced. But that one is still more accurate than the 432C. When
you have HIGH BP, you cannot afford to not feel confident of your readings.