What is a BP Machine?
A sphygmomanometer, a.k.a. a blood pressure monitor, or blood pressure gauge, is a device used to measure blood pressure,
composed of an inflatable cuff to collapse and then release the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure.
Where Can I Buy a BP Machine In South Africa?
The Paramedic Shop
Address: 233 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 556 1782
Medical Supplies Sa
Address: 17 Torquay Cl, Parklands, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 82 380 0676
Atlantic Medical Supplies
Address: 233 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7439, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 556 4877
What to consider when buying a blood pressure machine?
Choose arm cuffs over wrist cuffs.
Size matters.
Keep it simple.
Skip the apps.
Check for validation and inspect for accuracy.
Three is better than one.
What is the best blood pressure machine to buy ?
Best Automatic Option: iHealth Track Blood Pressure Monitor.
Best Manual Option: A&D Medical Essential Manual Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor.
Best for Multiple Users: A&D Medical Premium Pre-Formed Cuff Blood Pressure Monitor.
How long do BP machines last?
If the systolic blood pressure (the top number) on your cuff is within 10 points of the monitor, then it’s generally accurate,” he says.
Most home blood pressure machines last for about two or three years. After that, check it at your healthcare provider’s office annually to make sure it’s still accurate.