Omron HEM-711AC Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Standard Cuff
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Customer Reviews of Omron HEM-711AC Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Standard Cuff
Customer Review: Happy With It
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is for the HEM-711AC, with the "normal" cuff. First, getting the AC adapter was worth the extra small amount of money. We go through plenty of batteries in this house already! It will work with batteries if you want to make it portable, though. I struggled with the decision about the regular cuff, or larger "comfit" cuff. My biceps are 12.5" in circumference, just under the 13" limit for the regular cuff. Well, the regular cuff works just fine for me and although I've never taken it to the doctor's office, seems to give readings comparable to what I get there. It takes just a bit of practice, but now I get remarkably consistent readings from day to day if I take my BP at roughly the same time and IF I'm relaxed. One thing this machine has brought to my attention is just how much being stressed or anxious increases my BP. A LOT - maybe 20 points, both top and bottom. For around $43, this was a terrific value.Customer Review: A Life-saver --- My husband's!
Summary: 5 Stars
We had an older Omron Blood Pressure model for years, so we knew of "Omron" quality. I decided to update to the auto-inflate model which is more convenient as well as more accurate. My husband has high blood pressure which is under control with medication, but still he does a monthly check to make sure his pressure is okay. One morning at the breakfast table he said that he felt weak and had a fainting spell during the night. I immediately took his blood pressure using our new Omron monitor which showed a normal reading for his blood pressure, but his pulse reading was extremely high. His doctor, when I called, ordered us to go to the Hospital emergency room immediately where it was discovered that he had a bleeding ulcer and ordered surgery immediately as well as a blood transfusion. Had we not had our Omron, I hate to imagine what might had happened. Omron is a great product, and we'll always have one!Customer Review: Not accurate
Summary: 3 Stars
I took the monitor with me to my doctors office and boy was the readings way off! By 28 on the diastolic! The doctor told me the cuff was probably to small and to return the monitor and get one that had a larger cuff (9-17) instead of (9-13) which this one has. He stated it gives a false high reading when the cuff is to small as well as a false low if to big. He also stated to keep my arm postioned right,placing the cuff 1/2 above elbow and air tube running down the inside of your arm palm side up and keep the arm level with your heart for the most accurate reading.
I returned this monitor and purchased the ReliOn Easy Wrap Automatic Monitor made by Omron as well, Model HEM-780 and its readings are alot more accurate as well as a much more comfortable cuff thats easier to put on by yourself one handed!
Be sure to measure your upper left arm to make sure you purchase one that will fit properly.
Customer Review: Easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
I was struggling with taking my blood pressure with a manual BP cuff. The medicine I was on made it difficult for me to hear my heartbeat so I was having to pump numerous times. To reduce my stress I decided to purchase an automatic monitor. After researching various units on the internet, I chose the Omron HEM-711AC. This unit has exceeded my expectations. Its very easy to use. It comes with a soft travel case which came in handy on a recent trip. I used the unit on the airplace and on the cruise ship as it comes with a plug, but also runs on batteries. The memory feature eliminates the need to have pen and paper handy. Just a great product.
I did check accuracy in the doctors office. The Omron reading was within 5% as long as the BP check procedures included with the machine were followed: you need to be consistent with the position of the cuff, your arm, etc.
Customer Review: First time problems using this device
Summary: 3 Stars
I took this unit to my doctor's office , and discovered that the systolic reading was 20 points higher than my doctor's manual method . This was tried twice in both arms after a 5 min delay each time.
The Omron people were prompt in answering my email, but they didnt really offer any useful info.
On my own I have discovered that unless the cuff is 1" above the elbow, the inflator will overinflate by roughly 20 units. Then, the resulting measurements will be incorrect. This is not reassuring. Why the machine could not detect this automatically is a surprise to me.
I plan to get a cheap non-electronic unit to corroborate any unusual readings this unit provides. Its too important to not know the bloodpressure accurately. When the cuff is properly positioned, the readings seem accurate. But can most people do this placement that accurately?