High Blood Pressure Monitors

By Jennifer Bailey

Blood pressure monitors have been widely used in the treatment of many major clinical conditions. Checking blood pressure is a routine part of diagnosing illnesses. A sphygmomanometer is a traditional blood pressure monitor using a column of mercury to record blood pressure. The readings of the sphygmomanometer are mostly correct since there are only a few moving parts.

Today, more advanced and low-cost blood pressure monitors are available that are easy to use. Many monitors can even be disposed of after use. They include aneroid and electronic blood pressure monitors that run on batteries. These blood pressure monitors have large, clear electronic displays and are easy to use, even for the home user.

The most commonly used blood pressure monitors among the new category of electronic devices are wrist blood pressure monitors. These are easy to use since there is no need for an inflatable strap to take a reading. They are particularly useful for patients who need continuous monitoring. Fuzzy logic blood pressure monitors are very comfortable. They use electronic signals and perform very quickly to determine the maximum inflation level of the patient.

Most electronic blood pressure monitors are lightweight, extra small, and portable. There are even blood pressure monitors that can be telemonitored using an information network. Remote monitoring devices are ideal for doctors and patients alike. Such easy-to-use blood pressure monitors can take more than a hundred readings at regular intervals using a single command.

Some blood pressure monitors have advanced inflation sensors that automatically inflate to a preset pressure that enables accurate pressure reading. Compactly designed, they facilitate quick readings at home, at work, and even while traveling. Other features of easy-to-use electronic blood pressure monitors include memory storage and date/time display.